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Wood Plc is Hiring a Controls Engineer Near Portsmouth, VA

Overview / Responsibilities

CEC Controls- a Wood business is currently seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team in the Portsmouth, VA office. The Controls Engineers are given the opportunity to work on projects from the initial planning stages to field installation and commissioning for Water-Wastewater and Automotive. Demonstrated troubleshooting skills are necessary. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual with solid experience as a systems integrator, who is looking for career growth with a major organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Design automation control systems from customer specifications
  • Responsible for programming automation and control systems involving PLCs and HMI’s
  • Specify electrical equipment and materials including PLCs, automation control components and instrumentation based on calculations, customer specifications, and engineering principles
  • Develop electrical and P&ID drawings
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
  • Design and debug Data Acquisition systems (SCADA)
  • Power-up, Debug, and Calibration of Water/Wastewater and/or Automotive Control Systems
  • Follow all company processes, check lists, and support the development of standardized design platforms

Skills / Qualifications

Electrical engineering degree with 1-2 years experience or 2-5 years equivalent experience in Automation Programming of PLC's

  • 2-4 years of PLC and HMI/SCADA programming experience
  • Proficient in programming PLC's; Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Modicon, Emerson Control Wave
  • Proficient in programming HMI/SCADA systems, FactoryTalk, Maple, VTSCADA, Wonderware
  • Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480VAC 3-phase, 120 VAC, 24VDC systems, and VFD’s
  • Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying automation controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, and standard electrical components
  • Experience with process control instrumentation; flow meters, pressure transmitters, & level transmitters a plus
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, using a logical and systematic approach
  • Has a working knowledge of industry standards and regulations (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, & OSHA, etc)
  • Ability to read, revise and create new PLC logic, HMI/SCADA programs, and VFD parameters
  • Attention to detail to maintain accurate drawings, files, bill of materials, correct spare parts and equipment specifications
  • Travel up to 25%. The current project workload is less.
  • Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to climb a 2 story ladder
  • Can walk a mile in 20 minutes
  • Be able to cover, on foot, a reasonable distance on a job site
  • Able to lift 30 lbs. without difficulty

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Other

SALARY

$71k-85k (estimate)

POST DATE

10/21/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

06/15/2024

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