Remote Field Service Controls Engineer

Summary

Join Woodard & Curran as a national instrumentation and controls expert supporting our national Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team. Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, HMI, alarming, and communications issues with SCADA systems at wastewater, water, and industrial facilities.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or associated field with 8+ years’ experience in control system integration and service or AS in aforementioned fields with 10+ years’ experience
• Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley and/or other PLC hardware and software
• Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk, Aveva Wonderware, Ignition, VTScada, GE Proficy iFix
• Experience configuring and developing graphics for OITs such as Allen-Bradley PanelView and Automation Direct C-More
• Experience with automated reporting software (such as SyTech’sXLReporter)
• Experience with alarm dialing software (such as WIN-911 and TopView)
• Hands-on experience configuring, interfacing with, and troubleshooting instrumentation found in the water and wastewater industry
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with databases (SQL and historian databases)
• Computer networking experience (hardware and configuration) is a bonus
• Experience in higher programming languages (VB, C++, Java) is a bonus
• Water/wastewater industry experience is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and rapidly resolve PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI (Human Machine Interfaces), alarming, and communications issues with SCADA systems at wastewater, water, and industrial facilities
• Document all cases and resolution steps in our case management system
• Work with plant staff to triage cases by understanding the severity and impact of issues on operations
• Perform site visits of newly contracted facilities to complete SCADA assessments and develop upgrade proposals based on field observations
• Advise site managers on spare parts inventory
• Interface with the procurement team on equipment and software orders
• Advise key stakeholders on necessary upgrades to the SCADA system
• Collaborate with the senior program leader on enhancements that benefit O&M operators and other staff
• Modify PLC programming to resolve issues and change set points, as requested by plant personnel
• Modify HMI graphics as requested by plant personnel
• Modify OIT (Operator Interface Terminals)graphics as requested by plant personnel
• Use specialized software to create automated reports for regulatory purposes and used by staff to monitor and evaluate operations
• Perform basic control panel and instrument wiring and troubleshooting
• Configure and calibrate instruments, including level, pressure, flow, temperature, process analyzers, and other connections to the SCADA system
• Participate in small SCADA upgrade projects as needed
• Train operations personnel on the use, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of SCADA equipment and software

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions
• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience
• Paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure
• Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately
• Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans
• Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits
• Voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life
• WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching
• LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform
• Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development