Control Engineer

Job Title: PLC Controls Engineer

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary: $ Based on Experience Bonus Relocation Option

Responsibilities of Position:

Must Have Controls Experience.

• Committed to ensuring the safety of self and others through the following of all safety practices and procedures.
• Provides expertise and supervises process control programming function.
• Performs maintenance on existing systems as assigned such as software backups.
• Tests and performs validity checks on program logic.
• Prepares documentation of developed programs according to accepted standards.
• Participates in determining hardware and software requirements for continued effective operation.
• Develop new business proposals
• Ability to write and execute Capital projects, working with contractors and maintenance to achieve desired result from a project standpoint as well as a productivity standpoint
• Develop new business proposals
• Panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic capabilities are expected with this position
• Develops computer programs to assist in troubleshooting and calibrating process automation hardware.
• Develop training modules to assist maintenance in troubleshooting process equipment

Key Success Factors:

(Specific expectations during next 6 - 18 months)

• Analyze current systems and develop strategy for future growth.
• Implement control system improvement to realize plant capacity productivity gains.
• Work closely with IT to populate / create databases necessary for improved process capability and understanding.
• Increase plant availability.

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought:

• Proficiency in PLC programming language. (Allen Bradley and GE Fanuc preferred)
• HMI programming and configuration of the following software packages Wonderware, and Rockwell Software.
• Good knowledge and application of Oracle Databases.
• Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, process control theory and computer systems.
• Ability to analyze technical process related data.
• Working knowledge of motors, drives and various field devices a plus.
• Firm understanding of electrical engineering practices
• The candidate must have experience reading and red-lining PI&D drawings.
• Must be able to work most of the time in a warm/hot plant environment.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 100lbs as/when needed.
• Must be able to kneel, crawl, bend, and crouch to perform work tasks.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, or Process Engineering.
• Ladder logic programming experience related to process automation and control.
• This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR and will require candidates to provide proof during the candidate screening process.

ITAR and EAR Disclosure Statement:

This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR requirements. As a potential candidate for this position, you must be a “U.S. Person” (as defined under 22 C.F.R. §120.15 and 15 C.F.R. §772.1). The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) are the primary export control regulations in the United States. The successful candidate will be required to show proof substantiating their status as a U.S. Person.

Company Overview:

Top Prospect Group, now part of HW Staffing Solutions, focuses on connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. We provide industry expertise, personalized service, and national reach to meet and exceed staffing expectations.