Overview:
Frac Sand Producer is seeking a Controls Engineer to install, modify and repair automated industrial control equipment with a strong understanding of software utilized within programmable logic control (PLC) systems.
Responsibilities:
- Design, plan, install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controls, variable frequency drives, control panels and load balancing
- Thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
- Must be available to work off shifts, weekends and holidays as needed
- Work closely with the maintenance team and assist in routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators and
- washing/drying equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLC’s and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and servo controllers, safety circuits
- Install, troubleshoot and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)
- Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all test equipment used to perform repairs of production equipment (Dryers, Baghouses/Dust Collectors, etc.)
- Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and document finished work
- Contact vendors, of replacement parts on hand for all equipment
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree preferred
- 4 years combined schooling and industrial experience required
- Strong machine electrical background
- Hardwired controls, digital and analog I/O knowledge and the ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID’s
- Proven PLC Programming experience – Allen Bradley RSLogix and Studio 5000 a must, with networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience desired
- PLC background requires writing, debugging, developing and troubleshooting PLC’s
- Proven HMI Programming experience – Wonderware InTouch and Historian a must, with System Platform experience desired
- HMI background requires developing, debugging and troubleshooting HMI’s
- Computer skills – Windows and server environment, load and configure various software on servers and PC’s
For additional information:
Stephen S. Stauffer
Phone: 610-421-1225
Email: S.Stauffer@UnitedEmployment.com
