R.E. Mason
Overview
Alarm Management Engineer at R.E. Mason. The Alarm Management Engineer will support the development, deployment, and optimization of alarm systems using AgileOps software suite or other alarm management tools. This role involves hands-on configuration, rationalization, and lifecycle management of alarms to improve operator situational awareness, reduce alarm floods, and enhance safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of DeltaV or other control systems and a strong interest in applying industry standards such as ISA-18.2 and IEC 62682 to real-world alarm management solutions.
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain alarm management solutions using Emerson’s AgileOps software to support safe and efficient plant operations. Conduct alarm rationalization workshops and document alarm attributes in a master alarm database. Implement rationalization changes in DeltaV or other control systems. Configure dynamic alarming strategies to adjust alarm behavior based on plant operating states, minimizing nuisance alarms and alarm floods. Utilize Alarm Shelving to manage stale or malfunctioning alarms and ensure compliance with alarm philosophy and industry standards. Monitor alarm system performance and generate KPI reports to assess alarm rates, flood conditions, and operator response effectiveness. Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) by auditing alarm configurations and validating alarm behavior against design specifications. Travel in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia – approximately 25% Provide training and support to operators and engineers on alarm management fundamentals, software tools, and best practices. Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes to ensure alarm modifications are properly reviewed, documented, and approved. Assist in the development and maintenance of site-specific alarm philosophies and contribute to periodic audits and assessments of alarm system integrity.
Required Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a team environment; a team player Self-directed, self-motivated, and detail oriented Customer focused Organized and reliable; Demonstrates integrity Be a United States Citizen with a valid driver’s license This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office and two days working from home
Required Education And Experience
B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., or other related disciplines or equivalent experience 0-5 years of relevant experience with DeltaV or other Control Systems MS Office Experience
Preferred Experience/Competencies
Experience with alarm management practices Understanding of ISA-18.2 ISA S88 experience Understanding of regulated or validated systems Prior experience working in a relevant manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements
Standing Walking Sitting Kneeling Reaching Overhead Climbing Pushing and Pulling Lifting up to 20 pounds Using a Computer Using a Telephone Driving
Apperture Solutions is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. These questions are part of Apperture Solutions’ Affirmative Action Plan and completion will not affect consideration of your application materials. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.
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Alarm Management Engineer at R.E. Mason. The Alarm Management Engineer will support the development, deployment, and optimization of alarm systems using AgileOps software suite or other alarm management tools. This role involves hands-on configuration, rationalization, and lifecycle management of alarms to improve operator situational awareness, reduce alarm floods, and enhance safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of DeltaV or other control systems and a strong interest in applying industry standards such as ISA-18.2 and IEC 62682 to real-world alarm management solutions.
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain alarm management solutions using Emerson’s AgileOps software to support safe and efficient plant operations. Conduct alarm rationalization workshops and document alarm attributes in a master alarm database. Implement rationalization changes in DeltaV or other control systems. Configure dynamic alarming strategies to adjust alarm behavior based on plant operating states, minimizing nuisance alarms and alarm floods. Utilize Alarm Shelving to manage stale or malfunctioning alarms and ensure compliance with alarm philosophy and industry standards. Monitor alarm system performance and generate KPI reports to assess alarm rates, flood conditions, and operator response effectiveness. Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) by auditing alarm configurations and validating alarm behavior against design specifications. Travel in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia – approximately 25% Provide training and support to operators and engineers on alarm management fundamentals, software tools, and best practices. Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes to ensure alarm modifications are properly reviewed, documented, and approved. Assist in the development and maintenance of site-specific alarm philosophies and contribute to periodic audits and assessments of alarm system integrity.
Required Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a team environment; a team player Self-directed, self-motivated, and detail oriented Customer focused Organized and reliable; Demonstrates integrity Be a United States Citizen with a valid driver’s license This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office and two days working from home
Required Education And Experience
B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., or other related disciplines or equivalent experience 0-5 years of relevant experience with DeltaV or other Control Systems MS Office Experience
Preferred Experience/Competencies
Experience with alarm management practices Understanding of ISA-18.2 ISA S88 experience Understanding of regulated or validated systems Prior experience working in a relevant manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements
Standing Walking Sitting Kneeling Reaching Overhead Climbing Pushing and Pulling Lifting up to 20 pounds Using a Computer Using a Telephone Driving
Apperture Solutions is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. These questions are part of Apperture Solutions’ Affirmative Action Plan and completion will not affect consideration of your application materials. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.
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