Systems Specialist - Industrial Controls

Systems Specialist - Industrial Controls

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leads Systems Engineering projects for customers in the region:SCADA Systems, PLC Programming,AutoCAD Electrical, Industrial Networking, Systems Calibration as needed to resolve customers' problems and or integrate control functionality.
• Project Management, testing, and system problem solving ofInstrumentationand control systems at customers site that involve calibrations (pressure, temperature, flow, level, etc), fieldmaintenance, upgrades,installations,troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair ofindustrial control systemsin a timely, accurate, and safe manner.
• Establishes and Manages project teams, set and maintain schedules, facilitatelogistics, perform to deadlines, be accountable to profitability, uphold company values, communicate to management and otherproject managementelements.
• Provide Leadership, guidance, and mentoring/development to direct reports and project teams.
• Collaborates with Peers, Engineers and Technicians to resolve backlog of projects while maintaining excellent relationships with customers.
• Identify Customer opportunities for upgrades/improvements and define professional solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations. Be a problem solver.
• Exhibit a high level of professional competency to customers and other team members.
• Ensure all timesheets and expense reports are turned in on time.

Additional Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong background in electrical/electronic engineering, processinstrumentation&process engineering
• Self-Motivated, Self-Driven, and the ability to Self-Manage
• High energy, technically competent, and resourceful; Attention to detail
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent math, computer, andmechanical skills
• Computer skillsin the following areas:

• • Microsoft VisualBasic and/or other basic programming software

• • AutoCAD,AutoCAD Electrical, or othercomputer aided designsoftware

• • Understanding of networks andnetwork structuredesired

• • Programming in multipleprogramming languagesand scripting techniques

• Strong understanding of industrial controls and process controls including PID Loops and pump control, industrial instrument calibrations, and repairs

• • Analog current loops (4-20mAdc, 1-5Vdc, etc.) and the conversion process between these instrument loops and their PLC counterparts in numeric counts.

• StrongElectrical knowledgeand a good understanding of theNational Electrical Code
• Knowledge of required equipment, includinghand tools, volt-ohm meters,power tools, and instrument loops, etc.
  

Preferred Education/Experience:

• BS/Associates/Technical Degree or extensive professional experience required

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley,AutomationDirect, Siemens, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment includinginstrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps, drives, etc
• 1-3 years' experience with Computer based HMI software (Wonderware, VTSCADA, Lookout, etc.)
• Mechanical and Electricalinstallationexperience and aptitude
• Basic familiarity of radio-based communications and protocols

Work and PhysicalRequirements

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment
• Must be available for occasional call-ins
• Available for overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service and training based on business needs

• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements,heavy equipment,power tools, clean room, dirt and noise
• Varied environment: customer facilities will include indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to all potential weather elements, clean rooms, factories, construction area and others
• Travel up to 50%

FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies Company, isa leading process flow control company providing technical mission critical products and services to more than 15,000 end users, OEMs, and EPC firms across a broad range of industries and markets.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control,automationtechnologies, and relatedmaintenancesupplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.