Controls Engineer
Wood PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood's Operations America's business is looking for a highly skilled Automation Controls Engineer to work on a client site in Hebron, OH to contribute to the efficient and safe operation of our manufacturing plant located in Hebron, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control systems design, implementation, optimization, and will be responsible for maintaining and updating the Distributed Control System (DCS) as needed. The Controls Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our manufacturing processes through effective design, maintenance, and upgrades of control systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Control Systems Design: Develop and implement control strategies for various processes, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
• PLC Programming: Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to control and monitor equipment.
• SCADA Systems: Design and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
• Instrumentation and Calibration: Specify and configure instrumentation devices, ensuring accurate measurements and adherence to industry standards.
• DCS System Maintenance: Manage and maintain the Distributed Control System (DCS), including regular inspections, troubleshooting, and software upgrades.
• DCS Screen Development: Develop, update, and maintain DCS screens to ensure a clear and user-friendly interface for monitoring and controlling the manufacturing process processes.
• Alarm System Philosophy: Develop and implement an alarm system philosophy, ensuring that alarm systems are designed, configured, and maintained to industry best practices and standards.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Establish and steward performance metrics through KPIs related to control system reliability and effectiveness, alarm system effectiveness, and overall operational efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Collaborate with process engineers to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements through control system enhancements.
• Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency shutdown systems to ensure a rapid and controlled response to critical situations.
• Documentation: Create and update technical documentation, including control system specifications, diagrams, manuals, and records of DCS maintenance, upgrades, and screen developments.
• Compliance: Ensure that all control systems, alarm systems, and DCS screens adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards, particularly those related to safety and environmental regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in control systems design and implementation within an industrial setting, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block diagram).
• Strong knowledge of SCADA systems and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) design.
• Experience in developing, updating, and maintaining DCS screens.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and monitor performance through KPIs.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.