Hardware, Electrical, & Instrumentation Engineer - Safety Systems

HARDWARE, ELECTRICAL, & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER - SAFETY SYSTEMS

SUMMARY

This position will primarily be involved in the electrical, networking, integration, specification, design, manufacture, testing and startup/commissioning of DCS and PLC based control systems with a primary emphasis on SIS (safety instrumented system) platforms.  As part of an internal project team this role will interact with cross-functional groups to propose and assess integration requirements of equipment and processes and will include preparing and executing engineering documentation/design, testing, commissioning of control systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and review of automation/control system integration hardware, electrical designs, wireless designs, BUS technology designs, specifications, architectures and Bill Of Materials (BOM). 
• Perform SIL (safety integrity level) calculations.
• Procurement, tracking, setup, fabrication, staging, testing and shipment of the system hardware and control enclosures.
• Development, review and execution of Hardware Factory Acceptance Test (HFAT) protocols.
• Construction Scope of Work:  Assisting in the development and documentation of construction packages with expected growth to manage this activity with minimum to no supervision.
• Site support activities:  Assisting in installation, commissioning, and startup activities with expected growth to manage this activity with minimum to no supervision.
• Sales support activities: Includes reviewing requests for proposal, identifying and estimating proposal scope and schedules as they relate to E&I activities.
• AutoCAD:  A working knowledge of the use of AutoCAD a plus but not required.
• Control System Software:  Able to read and modify control logic including physical layer (I/O details), continuous configuration (control module) a plus but not required.
• Participate in the maintenance and development of department standards for AutoCAD and automation design tool libraries.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Control or Computer Engineering.
• 3+ years relevant experience in control system design and implementation of SIS platforms.
• Working knowledge and ability to read and understand engineering documents including Functional Specifications, Design Specifications, P&ID’s and engineering guidelines and specifications.
• Industrial Wireless technology experience preferred.
• BUS technology (AS-I, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet) experience preferred.
• Communications protocol (Serial, Ethernet, Modbus) experience preferred.
• Experience performing SIL calculations is preferred.
• Experience with safety systems such as DeltaV SIS, Honeywell Experion PKS Safety Manager, Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 SIS, and ABB 800xa Ability is preferred.
• Practical and troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to travel local required.
• Self-starter.
• The ability to interact with customers and work in a highly professional manner is a must.