ESPO Corporation
Senior Automation & Controls Engineer
ESPO Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Overview
Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a
Senior Automation & Controls Engineer
for a full-time opportunity in Kansas City, MO. Location: Kansas City, MO | Job type: Full-Time / Permanent Responsibilities
Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies. Design responsibility for all Automation and Controls scope on the project. Lead a team of Automation and Controls Engineers, Specialists, and Designers in the execution of design. Interfaces with a multi-faceted project team internally consisting of project manager, electrical, controls, estimating, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines. Lead and develop software design deliverables including PLC and HMI programming design deliverables as well as Batch, MES, servers and virtualization. Responsible for commissioning and startup of those design deliverables. Lead the preparation of controls design deliverables, including instrument/device list, I/O list, controls narratives, control panel and controls hardware design, device location plan drawings and installation details. Lead the specification, design, and procurement activities for control panel and equipment vendors, manage vendor progression, and lead the Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs). Lead and prepare electrical design deliverables including 480VAC and below equipment and motor power design, installation plan drawings, and conductor schedules. Determine process instrument measurements protocols, such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting the appropriate controls application. Review P&IDs and work with process engineers to define and show proper controls scope of the project. Develop and manage verification of design, calculations, project studies and report preparation. Interface with offsite design office and coordinate and track execution of controls deliverables to that office. Lead and perform quality reviews of project design submittals and coordinate those reviews within the department. Apply knowledge of commonly used automation and controls engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry. Coordinate with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of controls systems. Lead the technical execution and team during onsite start-up and commissioning activities. Develop and submit discipline change notices as needed to the project management team. Fully understand and execute the EPC project approach. Travel to job sites for surveys, support installations, and lead startups (travel about 30%). Develops project estimates at each project phase using Proposal works, Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB), SIL Solver, Bluebeam, Excel, and Visio. Support project manager in the development and tracking of automation and controls project budgets and expected progress. Build relationships with clients, customers and contractors; develop new business opportunities and support customer satisfaction goals. Provide leadership, technical direction and development to Automation and Controls team members. Assist in day-to-day allocation of resources to projects and coordinate with field personnel. Participate in design-related installations coordination, field inspections, and testing of controls systems. Develops and submits discipline change notices as needed to the project management team. Develops business strategies for future projects and understands profitability factors. Reviews and develops engineering hour estimates and proposals for all project phases. Supports interviewing and hiring processes for new team members. Coordinates workload with Automation and Controls Department Manager. Complies with all company policies and standards. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project and Automation/Controls experience preferred. Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques, ANSI and IEEE standards. Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating work to team members; ability to lead execution and resolve issues in a team environment. Demonstrated critical thinking, methodical and analytical problem-solving abilities. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, teamwork, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications. Ability to travel. TWIC may be required; PE license preferred. Preferred qualifications
Capability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge to broad areas of assignment and devise new approaches to problems. Knowledge of design standards for Automation & Controls (NFPA, ISA, IEC, IEEE, ISA/IEC 61511, ISO13849, UL508A). Experience with PLC/SCADA/SIS/BMS/DCS platforms (Rockwell, Siemens; experience with GE, Modicon, Opto22, Mitsubishi, Triconex is a plus). SCADA experience with FactoryTalk and Wonderware; Ignition is a plus. MES design and implementation experience (PTC ThingWorx, Ignition/Sepasoft, Parsec TrakSYS). Machine safety risk assessment and ISO 13849 design compliance understanding. ISA/IEC 61511 process safety SIF/SIS design compliance a plus. Experience with PlantPAX and PackML; familiarity with SISTEMA, CCW, IAB, BatchSIM, and PlantSIM. ESPO Corporation Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965 ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly. Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Industries : Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ESPO Corporation by 2x. Get notified about new Automation Control Engineer jobs in Kansas City, MO.
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Our global EPC Firm client is hiring a
Senior Automation & Controls Engineer
for a full-time opportunity in Kansas City, MO. Location: Kansas City, MO | Job type: Full-Time / Permanent Responsibilities
Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies. Design responsibility for all Automation and Controls scope on the project. Lead a team of Automation and Controls Engineers, Specialists, and Designers in the execution of design. Interfaces with a multi-faceted project team internally consisting of project manager, electrical, controls, estimating, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines. Lead and develop software design deliverables including PLC and HMI programming design deliverables as well as Batch, MES, servers and virtualization. Responsible for commissioning and startup of those design deliverables. Lead the preparation of controls design deliverables, including instrument/device list, I/O list, controls narratives, control panel and controls hardware design, device location plan drawings and installation details. Lead the specification, design, and procurement activities for control panel and equipment vendors, manage vendor progression, and lead the Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs). Lead and prepare electrical design deliverables including 480VAC and below equipment and motor power design, installation plan drawings, and conductor schedules. Determine process instrument measurements protocols, such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Utilize knowledge of various technologies for selecting the appropriate controls application. Review P&IDs and work with process engineers to define and show proper controls scope of the project. Develop and manage verification of design, calculations, project studies and report preparation. Interface with offsite design office and coordinate and track execution of controls deliverables to that office. Lead and perform quality reviews of project design submittals and coordinate those reviews within the department. Apply knowledge of commonly used automation and controls engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry. Coordinate with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of controls systems. Lead the technical execution and team during onsite start-up and commissioning activities. Develop and submit discipline change notices as needed to the project management team. Fully understand and execute the EPC project approach. Travel to job sites for surveys, support installations, and lead startups (travel about 30%). Develops project estimates at each project phase using Proposal works, Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB), SIL Solver, Bluebeam, Excel, and Visio. Support project manager in the development and tracking of automation and controls project budgets and expected progress. Build relationships with clients, customers and contractors; develop new business opportunities and support customer satisfaction goals. Provide leadership, technical direction and development to Automation and Controls team members. Assist in day-to-day allocation of resources to projects and coordinate with field personnel. Participate in design-related installations coordination, field inspections, and testing of controls systems. Develops and submits discipline change notices as needed to the project management team. Develops business strategies for future projects and understands profitability factors. Reviews and develops engineering hour estimates and proposals for all project phases. Supports interviewing and hiring processes for new team members. Coordinates workload with Automation and Controls Department Manager. Complies with all company policies and standards. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project and Automation/Controls experience preferred. Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 6 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques, ANSI and IEEE standards. Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating work to team members; ability to lead execution and resolve issues in a team environment. Demonstrated critical thinking, methodical and analytical problem-solving abilities. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, teamwork, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications. Ability to travel. TWIC may be required; PE license preferred. Preferred qualifications
Capability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge to broad areas of assignment and devise new approaches to problems. Knowledge of design standards for Automation & Controls (NFPA, ISA, IEC, IEEE, ISA/IEC 61511, ISO13849, UL508A). Experience with PLC/SCADA/SIS/BMS/DCS platforms (Rockwell, Siemens; experience with GE, Modicon, Opto22, Mitsubishi, Triconex is a plus). SCADA experience with FactoryTalk and Wonderware; Ignition is a plus. MES design and implementation experience (PTC ThingWorx, Ignition/Sepasoft, Parsec TrakSYS). Machine safety risk assessment and ISO 13849 design compliance understanding. ISA/IEC 61511 process safety SIF/SIS design compliance a plus. Experience with PlantPAX and PackML; familiarity with SISTEMA, CCW, IAB, BatchSIM, and PlantSIM. ESPO Corporation Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965 ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly. Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Industries : Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ESPO Corporation by 2x. Get notified about new Automation Control Engineer jobs in Kansas City, MO.
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