Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls EngineerJob DescriptionCreate and then work in compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental Procedures. Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through Lockout-Tagout methods. Actively pursue a duty to act where any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts are witnessed. Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts to the president. Escalate any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts which leaders do not address to the president. Report any defect in any equipment or protective device. Ensure that the required personal protective equipment (PPE) is used for the assigned task. Complete all required Health, Safety, and Environmental training and maintain records for audits. Assist in investigating any accidents/incidents or near misses if requested. Refrain from engaging in any unruly conduct. Ensure that equipment, materials, and protective devices are functioning in a safe manner. Ensure that employees are working in accordance with divisional health and safety procedures. Do not report to work-onsite, at a customer's site, or travel on behalf of the company when feeling ill. Contact your leader immediately. Conform to all pandemic requirements identified by regulating authorities and leadership during pandemic situations, including social or physical distancing and various PPE requirements. You are responsible for yourself relative to sanitizing your environmental footprint. Sanitize after use of any common or shared use item within the facility. Properly dispose of any witnessed trash or rubbish within the facility to the proper receptacle regardless of the source - use of PPE is recommended for anything potentially determined to be a biohazard. Properly dispose of liquids to prevent improper contaminants into the drain and surrounding water systems. Smoking/Vaping is only allowed in the designated spaces per division communicated locations - NOT within 15' of any door, parking lot, or the trash/recycling areas. Apply progressive discipline as appropriate for health, safety, and/or environmental violations. Advise employees of the existence of any potential or actual health and safety risks. Provide appropriate instruction for safe work. Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees. Conduct periodic inspections and audits in accordance with legislative and/or corporate requirements. Conduct accident/incident investigations, prepare necessary reports and communicate to line management, health and safety personnel and health and safety committee. Ensure that all employees, including temporary workers and contractors, adhere to safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment. Support activities and initiatives outlined by the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Provide tools for employees to be able to perform social distancing (Microsoft Teams meetings, staggered schedules).Hard SkillsDevelop the electrical design for automated equipment according to customer and internal specificationsDevelop and program automated equipment hardware and software according to customer and internal specificationsCapable of being the Controls Engineering Lead on small to medium size machines ($500K - $1.5M), or any size replication projectSoft SkillsActively pursue a duty to act where any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts are witnessedReport any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts to the presidentEscalate any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts which leaders do not address to the presidentEnsure that employees are working in accordance with divisional health and safety proceduresAdvise employees of the existence of any potential or actual health and safety risksProvide appropriate instruction for safe workTake every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employeesJob TypeThis is a permanent position.Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Overland Park, Kansas.Work EnvironmentEngineering office and Machine ShopAbout Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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