Aci - Automation Controls Instrumentation Integrator

A Senior Automation Controls Integrator will perform numerous Controls Engineering-related tasks, including but not limited to assisting with the assessment, development, installation, implementation, commissioning, monitoring, and maintenance of custom control systems in heavy industrial or manufacturing facilities.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing Department Director duties as assigned.
• Providing technical guidance to Automation Controls staff
• Supervising Automation Controls Integrators
• Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of Automation Controls staff and leading staff training sessions
• Performing various aspects of Automation Controls design, including the understanding, use, and development of automation/control logic, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs, and graphics for human-machine interface (HMI), electrical schematics, Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID's), and wiring diagrams.
• Designing and programming industrial control systems (ICS), including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote I/O systems, remote terminal units (RTUs), and human-machine interface (HMI) components.
• Working collaboratively within project teams, including electrical engineers, control system programmers, information system programmers, manufacturing representatives, suppliers, purchasers, and other client representatives to design, develop, manufacture, install, and deliver integrated Automation Controls solutions and processes.
• Assisting, as directed, with the management of the mechanical portion of projects, and working with assigned project managers, to meet client's budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Providing check-out, operational testing, commissioning, start-up, and calibration of control systems at customer sites, coordinating with the firm's building commissioning services as appropriate.
• Providing assessments, troubleshooting, maintenance, redesign, and end-user training services to assist clients in reaching equipment utilization and operational goals.
• Recommending equipment operational parameters, technical specifications, calibration requirements, and spare parts recommendations.
• Preparing, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures for the automated equipment and systems.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and quality control policies and procedures
• Performing construction phase services, including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI's, reviewing shop drawings, preparing as-builts, etc., as directed.
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from project managers, PICs, Operations Directors, and Senior Management
• Monitor and adhere to project budgets and schedules
• The ability to travel is required

Education, Technology, and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• A bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines is preferred: Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineering Technology
• The following certifications or accreditations are desirable:
  • CAP – Certified Automation Professional
  • CCST – Certified Control Systems Technician
  • CIMM – Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics
  • NICET certificate for Industrial Instrumentation
  • Passing the FE exam or otherwise qualifying as an EIT
• Membership in ISA (International Society of Automation) is preferred
• A Senior Automation Controls Integrator should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
• Working familiarity with design and production software to the point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable.
• Typical software programs currently being utilized are as follows:
  • MS Office
  • Outlook
  • Visual Basic
  • Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley RSLogix programming software (RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5000)
  • Siemens Simatic Step 7 engineering software (S7-300, S7-200, and S7-1200 series modular controllers programming)
  • Other programming software for Human-Machine Interface (HMI) modules and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • CIP-based programming protocols for networks, including ControlNet, DeviceNet, and EtherNet/IP
  • Modbus-based communications protocols
  • Other Industrial Control Systems (ICS) software
  • AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Plant Design Suite Standard
  • AutoCAD P&ID
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Bentley BIM
  • Bentley MEP
  • Other Building Information Modeling and 3D modeling software
• A Senior Automation Controls Integrator will typically have 10+ years of Automation Controls design experience in one or more of the following types of design projects is strongly preferred:
  • Design Build projects
  • Industrial facilities
  • DOD and Military facilities
  • Projects exceeding $20 million in construction value

4+ years of experience supervising automation control integrators is desired

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Possess excellent written communication skills, being able to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence (Your on-line application will be reviewed for written communication skills, completeness, and attention to detail)
• Possess strong verbal communication skills, being comfortable with and able to make presentations to a variety of groups up to and including large public meetings
• Have an enthusiastic, client-oriented, can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole