Senior Controls Engineer

The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for applying engineering principles independently to all aspects of design, programming, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of automated industrial control systems.
The Engineer will have deep and broad competency in process automation of chemical plants using DCS, PLC, SCADA, etc. systems. Candidate should have working knowledge of Layers of Protection Analysis and designing and implementing systems with appropriate SILs.
The candidate preferably has experience in manufacture or use of ultrahigh purity materials supplied to the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis.
Capable of developing, implementing and supporting plant control system hardware, software and field instrumentation in an efficient and safe manner.
Effective at troubleshooting control system hardware and software and implementing corrective actions independently.
Actively participates in Design Reviews and PHAs.
PLC, DCS and SCADA control system configuration and programming.
Working with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility.
Responsible for establishing engineering design basis, and assisting with design documentation (e.g. PFDs, PIDs, equipment and instrument specification sheet, process package, MOC, interlock matrix, functional design specification) for both new and existing facilities while following department standards.
Capable of assisting with loop tests, and interlock tests performed for new processes and for yearly ISO testing for calibration and interlock checks.
Successfully completes all assigned training and tasks.
Deep understanding of electrical distribution and power loading in industrial control systems.
Support new process startup - shift work may be required.
On call for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:

Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent.
10+ years of relevant experience, including programming PLC/DCS for chemical plant design and operation as well as process data collection and distribution for wider corporate use.
Knowledge and experience of instrument engineering.
Candidate should have knowledge of applicable codes and standards for process control hardware and software (e.g. UL listing, NEC, etc.) as applied to hazardous materials handling and manufacture.
Experience with PCS 7 DCS hardware and software.
Experience with TIA Portal software.
Experience with Rockwell CompactLogix/ControlLogix/PanelView Plus.
Experience with Rockwell Studio5000, LogixDesigner5000, FactoryTalk View SE & ME, and FactoryTalk Historian.
Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics
Experience with developing and deploying ethernet based industrial networks

Preferred
Experience with GE Proficy HMI.
Experience in a rapid-growth environment
Trained in standard procedures for safe gas and chemical handling
Chemical plant operation experience strongly preferred
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task
Team player with leadership abilities.
Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and continuously changing priorities
Problem solving and decision making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Notes:
Travel Requirement - Senior Controls Engineer will travel between client worksites (these sites are a 5 minute drive from each other).

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.