Control System Engineer

1 month ago

Concord, United States NES Fircroft Full time
My client is looking for a Control System Engineer with expertise in control systems engineering to join their team in Concord, California. In this crucial role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, programming, implementing, and commissioning advanced control systems for their refinery clients, contributing directly to their mission of delivering the highest quality services in the industry. This role also requires the engineer to support the project manager by leading the controls system design and acting as a project engineer, interacting with the client’s technical representative and internal design teams to move the project forward and on schedule.  

Qualifications and Skills
  • Education: bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree or certification in Control Systems or Process Automation is a plus.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Control System Engineer, with a strong focus on Honeywell DCS and Allen Bradley PLC. Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting control systems in an industrial setting.
  • Honeywell DCS Expertise: Proficiency in working with Honeywell DCS platforms, such as Experion PKS or TDC 3000. In-depth knowledge of configuring controllers, programming logic, and setting up regulatory control loops.
  • Programming Skills: Solid programming skills in languages commonly used in control systems, such as ladder logic, Function Block Diagrams (FBD), and Structured Text (ST).
  • System Integration: Experience integrating control systems with various hardware components, such as sensors, actuators, and PLCs. Knowledge of communication protocols like Modbus, OPC, or Ethernet/IP.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues. Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and optimize control strategies for improved performance.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and end-users. Strong documentation skills to create clear and concise technical reports and guidelines.
  • Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple tasks and priorities. Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and explore new technologies and methodologies.
  • Other Platform: Familiarity with other platforms is a plus.
    • Triconex
    • Honeywell Safety Manager
Responsibilities and Duties
The following are considered prominent roles and responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer:
  • Control System Development: Develop, design and implement control systems and its strategies to enhance industrial processes' performance and reliability. Apply industry best practices and methodologies to design efficient control schemes.
  • Lead discovery investigate efforts in the field for scoping and engineering of a project.
  • Participates in developing logic diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and functional narratives.
  • Participates in developing and reviewing control panel design packages, field wiring diagrams, conduit & cable schedules, and associated E&I package deliverables.
  • Attends field verification and user requirements gathering walk-downs.
  • Develop DCS or PLC Logic and Graphics applications compliant with customer/company specifications and applicable industry standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, project managers, and operations personnel, to develop engineering solutions for projects.
  • Support the project manager with project control activities, i.e., schedule, reports, client meetings...
  • Executes factory acceptance testing.
  • Executes field start-up and commissioning, including support of troubleshooting activities.
Physical Requirements
  • Travel by car to local refineries and plants
  • Standing/walking around operation units while wearing PPE
General Requirements
  • Attitude: Exhibits a positive attitude, shows initiative and self-motivation, and accepts direction from qualified sources; demonstrates dependability, commitment, and involvement in projects.
  • Teamwork: Shows respect for all co-workers. Interacts well, cooperates with and assists team members.
  • Quality: Work meets or exceeds the company’s quality standard of acceptability; can manage multiple tasks and project changes in an organized manner.
  • Knowledge: Displays the ability to perform, retain, and share the technical skills required.
  • Problem-solving: Analyzes problems and reaches acceptable and workable solutions.
  • Communication: Effectively and respectfully communicate with clients and Company personnel on all levels, written and oral.
  • Decision Making: Displays the willingness and judgment to make decisions; takes action upon decisions made with sound judgment.
  • Customer Relations: Displays the ability to cultivate positive customer relationships that attract and retain a solid base of customers.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus potential 
  • Benefit Time Off (BTO) that can be used as paid vacation, sick time, holiday funding, or cash-out. 
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) plan for retirement with employer match.
  • Company-funded health and dental insurance with low employee cost-sharing
  • Wellness & Vision subsidy 
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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