Controls Engineer

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ECN Automation is seeking a Project Engineer to provide support for control systems projects focused primarily on the mining and food and beverage industries. The engineer is involved in the design, development, pre-operational and ongoing testing, construction supervision, commissioning, and startup phases of industrial facilities. The ideal candidate will be working in a team environment under tight deadlines with high standards and with safety one of our primary objectives.

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Responsibilities include:

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• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel design, and instrument specification.
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• Engineer, design, and maintain installation of electrical, instrumentation and automation systems associated with processing plants, mining facilities and related industrial plants
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• Design, specification, and procurement of control systems, low-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, and variable frequency drives.
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• Programming of Industrial Computers, PLC, PACs, HMI, databases
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• Programming Rockwell Automation PLCs using software such as RSLogix or Studio 5000 and developing customized solutions for process automation.
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• Developing Human-Machine Interface (HMI) application using Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Linx View, Connected Components Workbench or other similar software.
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• Troubleshoot circuit and/or design problems and provide technical assistance to field crews in new or existent control systems.
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• Lead project development activities.
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• Implement and apply appropriate project monitoring tools.
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• Report project status for project development and execution.
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• Coordinate with different engineering teams, including design, engineering and implementation to ensure seamless project execution.
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• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure that the design meets project requirements and industry standards.
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• Engage with clients to understand their requirements, provide updates on projects progress and address any concerns or issues that may arise during project lifecycle.
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• Identify potential risks and challenges in the project and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project timelines and success.
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• Pinpoint quality issues and propose effective solutions.
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• Attend customer sites to commission automation projects and/ or troubleshoot faults.
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• Provide training to end-users and support teams on the operation and maintenance of automated systems.
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• Participate in team on-call rotation and provide support during project related cutovers.
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• Carry out activities based on the work schedule reported by the assigned PM and report hours based on company standards.
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• Deliver plant supplies and general logistics support.
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• Supervision of electrical/mechanical installations.
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• Must be willing to travel up to 50%.
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• Support to the commercial team with marketing material development, client presentation, success case presentations, etcetera.
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• Support to the Sales Department with Hardware and software specifications, solutions design and provide guidance and feedback on the estimation of resources and time for the acquisition phase of projects.
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• Support on assessing the risks and strengths of new or existing projects.
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• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
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• Integrate automation systems with existing plant/process systems.
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• Oversee installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting on-site.
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• Provide post-installation support and training to client teams.
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• Ensure systems meet industry standards (ISA, IEC, local codes).
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• Compliance and enforcement of company safety, environmental and governmental policies, and regulations as they apply.
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Education Requirements

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Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering/ Data science, or similar.

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Requirements

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• Minimum 3 year of experience as an Automation Engineer
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• Experience in integrating Rockwell automation systems with other automation components, third party devices, and enterprise systems.
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• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills to identify and resolve issues in control systems, ensuring optimal performance
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• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation products, including PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking and related software (RSLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, etc.).
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• A keen eye for detail.
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• Must demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication skills in English.
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• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including other engineers, technicians and project managers to achieve project activites.
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• Vision must be sufficient to read data reports, manuals, and computer screens.
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• Hearing must be sufficient to understand a conversation at a normal volume, including telephone calls and in person.
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• Speech must be coherent to clearly convey or exchange information, including the giving and receiving of assignments and/or directions.
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• May be required to lift 25-50lbs.
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• Demonstrated competency in electronic engineering including engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
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Key Competencies / Demostrated knowledge of the following:

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1. Rockwell Automation Products & Software

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2. Industrial Instrumentation principles

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3. Industrial Network Protocols such as: DeviceNet, ControlNet and TCP/IP Protocols.

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4. Process Controller Function Block Programming, PLC ladder logic, digital and sequential logic programming methods, and process related closed-loop control systems

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5. Variable Frequency Drives specification, installation, and commissioning.

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6. Specifying hardware & architectures for control systems.

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7. The Electrical Code

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8. API codes as applied to electrical installations.

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- General Knowledge on:

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1. Communication tools (Outlook, I Explorer, SharePoint, Teams)

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2. Mining Processes and F&B Processes.

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3. Other Automation products. Siemens, ABB, Honeywell, Foxboro, Wonderware.

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Work Conditions:

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On-site working conditions include heavy industrial environments such as mining and gas industries. These environments may have conditions that include extreme temperature conditions, both hot and cold; in and/or around moisture; on slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in confined spaces; and at heights.

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Hours of operation and employee schedules vary based off each project and may require irregular or extended hour and travel for project completion.

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Travel includes both domestic and international travel.

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Will require frequent standing, occasional bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, balancing and reaching

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Will have exposure to noise, vibrations, well-treating chemicals, glycol, methanol, gasoline, NH3, natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons.

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Will often work alone with minimum supervision.