Principal Controls Systems Engineer

5 days ago

Kingsport, United States Disability Solutions Full time
Job Description As part of our ordnance systems team, you will be working alongside some of the industry's top talent on the forefront of energetics technology. We are currently hiring a Control Systems Engineer who as part of a team will be responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the complete system, including PLC/DCS (Distributed Control System) controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s), and associated communication networks for process control and/or monitoring applications. This position works on capital Improvement projects and chemical production support at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN.

Here, we value our workforce, and their well-being. We prioritize safety, work life balance, and offer competitive benefits. This position is currently working on-site on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of, be challenged, and be part of a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation.

Essential Duties
  • Provide high level of Plant Support by responding to and resolving control system issues with urgency.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to estimate, design, implement, and commission chemical modernization projects for the manufacturing facility
  • Design and support all aspects of a control system (PLC, HMI, DCS, VFD, etc), including hardware, network, and software configuration.
  • Ensure work done is consistent with control systems standards and procedures, including participating as part of team as required to test and checkout system I/O, interlocks (safety and process) and automated control strategies that are part of the control system.
  • Review and drive improvements of the control system design with our customer and operators
  • Coordinate all work done with our customers, including providing guidance/ input for and/or writing any commissioning plan and subcontractor work (scope) that is required to complete work.
  • Understand and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, including completing all required safety training on time.
  • Identify and develop standards/ procedures / guides, training plans, process checklists and other quality solutions.
  • Contribute to Process Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and other investigations as assigned.
  • Review team projects for quality and accuracy.
  • Specify and requisition purchase of hardware and software as required by project
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the customers supported
  • Be able to manage, prioritize, and support multiple projects at the same time.
  • On call to support production during off hours on a rotating basis
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Controls System Engineering/ Computer Science and 6+ years of applicable experience. May consider other engineering related or similar technical degree.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and Electrical Drawings.
  • Ability to read, interpret and/or write documentation needed to program a complete control system (Functional Specification, Control Narrative, I/O List, etc)
  • Experience working on (leading and/or as part of a team) design, implementation, troubleshooting, and commissioning PLC/HMI applications with products such as Siemens PCS7 and/or Rockwell / Allen-Bradley for process or automation systems.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Prior work experience in a chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, or hazardous material production facility
  • Experience providing plant support within a 24/7 manufacturing facility
  • Experience working with Vendor Skids and integrating them into complex manufacturing/ chemical processes.
  • Experience with variable speed drives, positioners, actuators, valves, and instrumentation used for chemical or industrial plant production processes
  • Knowledgeable in industrial network architectures, topologies, cybersecurity, servers, software validation and simulation.
  • Experience with multiple control system platforms including Siemens PCS7, Siemens Simatic Batch, and Allen Bradley ControLlogix/ Compactlogix/ PlantPAx,.
  • Experience configuring and maintaining Historian databases including Rockwell Vantage Point and Siemens Process Historian/ Information Server.
  • Experience with a variety of control system communication protocols including Profibus PA/DP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, and HART.
  • Experience with Variable Frequency Drives, including Siemens and Eaton.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer In Training (EIT)


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $91980 - $156330

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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