Position Title: Process Automation System (PAS) Engineer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Engineering Manager, Engineering

Department: Engineering & Services

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the PAS Engineer is to ensure the delivery of projects executed by their Group. Meet or exceed customer and Control Southern project success criteria with the objective of maximizing both short-term and long-term profitability. The PAS Engineer will serve as the technical point of contact between the Project Manager and the technical disciplines involved in large, complex, or strategic projects executed by their group.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure delivery of projects executed by their Group meet or exceed customer and Control Southern project success criteria.
• The ability to interpret technical documents, requirements, and design specifications with aggressive attention to detail.
• Ability to read, and understand the following types of industry-standard engineering drawings:
  - System/Network Architecture for Industrial Control Systems
  - P&IDs
  - Electrical Power Wiring Diagrams, including AC (120V) and DC power distribution
  - Grounding Wiring
  - Control Panel Layout and related Bill of Materials
  - Terminal Block Layout
  - Installation Details (control panel assembly)
  - Fabrication Details (sheet metal parts and components)
  - Loop Sheets (per ISA S5.2)
  - PLC/DCS I/O Termination
  - Cable Block Diagrams
• Ability to compile, organize, and maintain supporting documentation obtained from OEM suppliers, external customer representatives, component suppliers, and internal team members.
• Work with Resource Manager to forecast resource needs for current and upcoming projects. Ensure resources are assigned to projects to optimize customer satisfaction and Control Southern profitability.
• Create an environment for a highly motivated and engaged team of professionals.
• Develop partnerships with customers and act as the focal point for ensuring customer satisfaction across all the project work undertaken by the Group.
• Proactively provide support to the sales team in developing and winning new business with current and new customers in the assigned industry.
• Assist sales and engineering leadership in developing and executing industry specific strategies to grow revenue and profitability in assigned industry.

  Other Duties:

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  Travel:

  Dependent on customer and project assignments. May require substantial travel at times, but typically limited to Monday - Friday, and is variable based on Project and Customer demands.

  Physical Demands:

  Navigate / climb stairs at client and customer sites while carrying up to 30 pounds (This may be required to be performed at a brisk pace.)

  Able to walk at a fast pace in case of a site evacuation.

  Lift and carry up to 30 pounds

  Ability to work in areas near high electrical currents

  Qualifications:

  Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science plus 1-2 years experience OR

  Associate's degree (A.A.) from a Technical School plus 5 - 10 years experience

  • In depth process and automation knowledge
  • Previous DCS configuration and programming experience with Emerson PROVOX and DeltaV control systems
  • Previous experience with PLC's, (Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, Schneider, etc.) automation/building management control systems
  • Experience in an industrial automation project delivery environment
  • Adaptable, resilient, adjusts quickly, maintains effectiveness throughout periods of change, exhibits tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to lead team through change
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, team building, and organizational skills
  • Able to relate well to others, including team members, peers, senior leaders, and customers
  • Working knowledge of word processor and spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel and Word).
  • Working knowledge of database programs (i.e. IFS, Outlook) preferable.