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Job Description
Job Profile Summary

Develop, coordinate and maintain programmable process control systems, including: Basic Process Control System (BPCS), Safety Instrumented System (SIS) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage BPCS, SIS and PLC systems, coordinating all programming, updates, maintenance and tuning
• Perform and/or coordinate software and hardware maintenance, including repairs and upgrades
• Develop, test and implement programming changes resulting from new projects and/or process changes, including tuning and optimization
• Monitor BPCS, SIS and PLC operations and performance, run diagnostics and provide technical support and troubleshooting
• Design, troubleshoot and analyze various industrial control system networks and communications topologies, such as: Hart, Profibus, Fieldbus, Modbus, Devicenet and Ethernet
• Proficient in switch and router installation, programming and troubleshooting techniques
• Develop programs for system improvements and be a key member of any upgrade projects
• Work closely with operators, process engineers and maintenance techs to ensure smooth, efficient operation of the plants and other facilities
• Create and modernize control system documentation for plants including, but not limited:

• Logic diagrams
• Interlock lists
• Sequence flow charts
• Database documentation
• Control system layout drawings

• Provide information and assistance to system users, vendors, employees and others relative to system development, design, and/or modification, hardware and software requirements and problem resolution
• Compile and prepare reports such as: system logs, meter and gas composition reports, budgets, letters to vendors, memorandums and training outlines and manuals
• Develop and maintain specifications, documentation and procedures for controls processes
• Oversee third-party contractors

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, chemical or electrical engineering or a related field plus three or more years of the following job related experience:

Work Experience

• Experience designing, developing, modifying and installing process control computer system applications, specifically, BPCS, SIS, PLC and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) system software and hardware
• Experience on DeltaV systems with documented training courses
• Training and experience relative to:

• Process control system operations and file structures
• Designing, coding and networking process control programs
• Man Machine Interfaces (MMIs)
• Database management

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, computer printouts, system requirements and programs, contracts, manuals, policies and procedures
• Experience preparing and composing file, record, and screen layouts, reports, project proposals, training outlines, manuals, procedures and correspondence.
• Experience developing presentations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: other office and computer equipment applicable to position
• Knowledge of: loop tuning and advanced control optimization strategies
• Ability to: apply interpersonal skills, present, demonstrate verbal and written communication, and successfully interact and advise effectively with internal and external business partners at all levels
• Ability to: apply math, algebra and statistical formulas
• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information or instructions; conduct oral presentations and/or meetings
• Ability to: operate tools and equipment required

 

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