Senior Controls Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, specification, programming, troubleshooting, and start-up assistance of automation and control systems throughout the CalPortland organization.

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. 

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits 

Compensation

Responsibilities

• Design control strategies based on plant manufacturing processes
• Implementation of the control strategies using the FLS ASYS PLC function blocks and corresponding FLS ECS HMI graphical objects 
• Review the existing hardware architecture for PLC-based control systems, supporting equipment, and design improvements as needed.
• Program PLC and DCS control systems, primarily using the FLS ASYS function blocks for the PLC and corresponding HMI graphic objects for the HMI
• Design and develop graphics and support programming for control systems 
• Design and create custom PLC code and HMI graphic objects as needed to integrate sub-system PLCs with the main control system in a way that presents a common interface to the operator
• Coordinate control system startup, checkout, and commissioning activities
• Planning FAT and simulation testing
• Coordinate with the network team to implement the control system network architecture, including implementing distributed network switches through the control networks.
• Troubleshoot control systems and control system networks as required
• Participate in the development and maintenance of control system standards 
• Document control system applications
• Develop and implement an overall strategy for a control system upgrade at a large cement manufacturing facility.
• Mentor less experienced Engineers

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years experience in industrial manufacturing
• Proven experience in writing PLC logic and developing programs for various PLC systems including Rockwell Allen Bradley
• Experience with engineering and developing PLC code using the FLS ASYS function block system
• Good knowledge of analog and digital I/O systems and hardware
• Knowledgeable in basic electrical systems, motor controls, and instrumentation
• Must have familiarity with computer networking and communication systems, particularly as they relate to automation systems
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings including P&ID, interconnection, and elementary drawings  
• Will be required to travel to company facilities and other meeting locations
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Ability to coordinate the work of others and direct them as and when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills required; work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel

Preferred:

• Cement, concrete, and aggregate manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of distributed control systems (DCS)
• Knowledge of data archiving systems (OSI Pi) and data interfacing
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other CAD software
• Ability to design and layout control panels
• Project management skills
• Experience with Siemens PLC's
• Experience with other HMI systems in a client/server configuration

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.