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Job Description
The Test Facility Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting electrical and data acquisition systems for test facilities, ensuring reliable operation, data integrity, and process optimization through data analysis and system management.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support electrical and instrumentation systems for test facility infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and ISA-compliant data sheets for field instrumentation.
- Configure, operate, and maintain data acquisition systems and data historian systems (e.g., Aveva PI System).
- Perform data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and process improvement opportunities.
- Inspect and test electrical and instrumentation equipment prior to operation.
- Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with electrical and data system specifications.
- Coordinate and implement HAZOP recommendations into electrical and control system designs.
- Participate in facility commissioning, including validation of data acquisition and historian systems.
- Configure real-time dashboards, user interfaces, reports, and manage data points within data acquisition and HMI systems.
- Modify PLC programs and integrate additional I/O points into HMI and data systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering may be considered with substantial relevant on-the-job experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a controls-focused role, demonstrating experience in the design and operation of industrial facilities, with specific experience in data acquisition systems and data historians.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and operation of industrial facilities, with specific experience in data acquisition systems and data historians.
- Strong working knowledge of the Aveva software suite, e.g., PI System, System Platform, Historian.
- Experience in designing, configuring, and maintaining data acquisition systems for test equipment and facility operations.
- Experience in implementing and managing data historian systems, with preference for Aveva PI System or similar, to ensure secure and reliable data storage.
- Experience in performing data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement within test facilities.
- Experience in inspecting and testing electrical and instrumentation equipment, including data acquisition components, prior to operation.
- Experience in reviewing and determining the suitability of shop drawings and submittals, with a focus on adherence to electrical and data system specifications.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing conflict resolution strategies related to electrical and control systems.
- Experience in configuring real-time dashboards, user interfaces, and reports using data acquisition systems and PLC networks.
- Experience in adding, removing, and modifying data points from different systems into the data acquisition system.
- Experience in configuring and managing a plant-wide human machine interface (HMI) system; Factory Talk SE experience preferred.
- Experience in modifying existing PLC programs for additional IO points and incorporating these points into HMI and Data Acquisition systems.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Ability to develop ISA-compliant data sheets for field instrumentation such as temperature, level, flow, pressure transmitters, control valves, positioners, and analytical instruments, with a focus on data acquisition capabilities.
- Ability to contribute to plant layout design, ensuring efficient integration of electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Ability to assist in the development of plant operating narratives, incorporating data flow and control system logic.
- Ability to create and maintain Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Ability to perform inspection and testing of electrical and instrumentation equipment prior to operation.
- Ability to review and determine the suitability of shop drawings and submittals for electrical and data system specifications.
- Ability to coordinate, document, and implement HAZOP recommendations into facility electrical and control system designs.
- Ability to participate actively in facility commissioning efforts, including validation of data acquisition and historian systems.
- Willingness to travel to customer offices and facilities as required for design development, technical reviews, troubleshooting, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts related to electrical and data systems.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with individuals across all departments.
- Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
- Proven ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary and compensation package
Work environment with varying temperatures and noise levels
Strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth
Collaboration with industry leaders to broaden skills
Participation in facility commissioning and technical reviews
Opportunity to work on innovative electrical and data systems
Professional development through interaction with subject matter experts
Potential for travel to customer offices and facilities
Use of advanced software tools like Aveva PI System, Factory Talk SE
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