Job Description

Equipment & Controls, Inc. is a successful and innovative Emerson Impact Partner. ECI provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to achieve our common mission of Delivering Successful Customer Outcomes 100% of the Time . Our customer base includes oil and gas, chemical, power, food and beverage, mining and metals, life sciences, pulp and paper, refining, petrochemical, OEM and nuclear industries. With offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, ECI is the region’s leader in process control and industrial automation products and solutions. We seek individuals that share our passion for excellence.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering

Location: Lawrence, PA

Job Description: The PSS Engineering department provides project, site and integration engineering services using Emerson’s DeltaV distributed control system and other PLCs. ECI engineers leverage their expertise and knowledge of control systems to work on small- and large-scale automation systems across multiple process industries utilizing different control strategies. The Electrical Controls Engineer will work in a team environment on automation projects for installed-base customers both in the office and at customer sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engineer, implement, test and commission control panels for batch and continuous control applications in the food, chemical and oil & gas industries using Emerson's DeltaV control system
• Provide electrical and hardware engineering support to panel design team
• Understand project scope, schedule, budget and quality expectations, and develop solutions to meet customer needs
• Provide technical support for Project Management and Sales teams
• Develop high quality, well-tested and documented hardware designs to meet customer specifications, including:

Functional Requirement Definition

I/O Definition

Control Panel Design

Control Strategies

System/Network Architecture

Third Party Interfaces

• Conduct integrated system testing
• Replace obsolete customer control systems with Emerson solutions, which includes:

Assessment of existing hardware and instrumentation

Specification and engineering of Emerson hardware

System design and implementation

• Support and coordinate Factory Acceptance/Site Tests
• Perform startup and commissioning functions for projects at customer sites, which include:

Construction Management

Loop Checks

Configuration Integration with functional/failure checks

Integration of Third-Party Devices/Products

Loop Tuning

Troubleshooting Issues

Customer Training

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will possess a four-year degree in engineering or a computer discipline; emphasis will be placed on electrical engineering
• Has have 5+ years of process control experience or related controls or automation experience
• Has hands-on knowledge of current distributed control systems (DCS/PLC); emphasis will be placed on skills related to Emerson's DeltaV
• Has demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and can think logically and systematically
• Can effectively read P&IDs, datasheets and electrical drawings
• Will be able to configure instrumentation and valves
• Will be able to program variable frequency drives.
• Will have a knowledge of and ability to apply NEC, NFPA, ISA, IEC, API and UL codes and standards
• Must have the ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
• Must have strong communication and customer facing abilities
• Must have an enthusiasm for learning new concepts and developing new skills
• Must be willing to provide on-site support (25-50%) which may require overnight travel (10-20%)

Core Competencies:

• WORK COLLABORATIVELY - Promote an inclusive and positive work environment that encourages collaboration and team building across all levels of the organization. Work with others to resolve obstacles that may prevent the organization from achieving its mission.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrate the desire and knowledge to understand customer needs. Provide personalized, professional and courteous service, accurate information, continuous communication and the ability to handle customer concerns in an appropriate manner.
• INTEGRITY - Behave ethically, act fairly and take responsibility for accomplishing work goals.

Additional Details

We provide our team with everything needed for success, including world-class products, excellent initial and ongoing training and top-notch work equipment. We reward hard work and success with a competitive base salary and benefits package, as well as a retirement savings program, which includes 401(k) with company match and profit sharing. Salary is based on experience. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

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