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This position is responsible for the working knowledge of building management and system automation instrumentation, controls and PLC programming/hardware troubleshooting based on the Wonderware and Ignition Operating Systems, asset management and networking. The person in this job must also have knowledge of controls and automation engineering principles, theories, concepts and industry practices and standards and their application.   The Day-to-Day: Designing and implementing cost-effective control systems/equipment modifications to help improve safety and reliability. Developing a project specification with colleagues, often including those from other engineering disciplines. Review Instrument and Control communication detailed drawings. Prepare purchase specifications to procure owner furnished equipment, prepare construction bid packages, and evaluate bids. Review submittals of Instrument and Control instrumentation field devices (valves, transmitters, sensing elements, flowmeters, etc.) Review Instrument and Control contractor equipment installation to ensure compliance with project specifications.  Oversee pre-commissioning/commissioning activities for Instrument and Control systems.  Leading and participating in a cross-functional support team environment, sharing knowledge and experiences with other team members in support of team responsibilities among projects. Develop SOP’s for Instrument and Control systems for Facilities Operations. Participate in Management of Change (MOC) and Process Safety Management (PSM) as an Instrument and Controls representative. Participate in equipment failure investigation and troubleshooting.  Develop preventive maintenance plans for instrument and control systems with the creation of procedures.  Provide Instrument and Control support to the Project Management team, Facilities Engineering Team, Process Manufacturing, Facilities Operation and Maintenance Team’s.  Support continuous improvement efforts of the Instrument and control systems.   Support Aveva System Platform, Allen Bradley HMI’s, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Kepware IO servers, PlantESP and Power Monitoring Expert systems.  Support BacNet and Lon Based Building Management system. Discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers considering the implications of issues such as budget, cost, safety and time constraints. Implementing PID Loop tuning and VFD parameter set configuration.   This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements): Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent education and work experience 5+ years working in Instrumentation and Controls. Working knowledge of computer programming (SQL, Visual Basic, Scripting, etc.) Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC programming and hardware troubleshooting. Working knowledge of building automation systems (BAS), and PLC/HMI. Proficiency and experience troubleshooting integrated HMI/PLC control systems, including proficiency evaluating/modifying associated programming and devices. (Rockwell Studio 5000 and RSLogix 500 experience required). Working knowledge of personal computers with Microsoft operation systems, servers, office suite and various industrial networking systems. Ability to interact with customers from a broad range of computer, control, and mechanical component experience and skill levels in a friendly, open-minded manner. Working knowledge of Networking and Industrial Protocols. Working knowledge of Ignition and Wonderware SCADA systems. Good communications skills.   This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.