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Description

Seeking a seasoned controls engineer with boiler experience to lead the controls team.

Combustion Control Systems (CCS) Design and tune control loops for fuel/air ratio optimization. Implement oxygen trim systems to improve combustion efficiency. Integrate flame detection and fuel flow monitoring systems. Boiler Control Systems (BCS) Develop control logic for steam pressure, drum level, and feedwater regulation. Configure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control. Ensure compliance with ASME and NFPA standards. Burner Management Systems (BMS) Design safety interlocks and sequencing logic for burner startup/shutdown. Implement flame safeguard systems and emergency shutdown protocols. Perform hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) and SIL assessments. Project Engineering Lead or support capital projects involving boiler upgrades or new installations. Collaborate with mechanical, process, and instrumentation engineers. Manage vendor coordination, commissioning, and FAT/SAT testing. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Diagnose control system failures and implement corrective actions. Maintain documentation including P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control narratives. Train operators and maintenance staff on control system functionality. Core Competencies Technical Skills PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) HMI/SCADA development (Wonderware, Ignition, etc.) PID tuning and control loop optimization Electrical schematics and panel design Industry Knowledge NFPA 85 (Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code) ISA standards for instrumentation and control Boiler operation principles and thermodynamics Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Project management and cross-functional collaboration Clear technical communication and documentation

Skills

Plc programming, Programming, Controls engineering, boiler, pressure vessel, Troubleshooting, Design, Allen-bradley, Hmi

Top Skills Details

Plc programming, Programming, Controls engineering, boiler, pressure vessel

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Controls engineering

Controls with boiler and/or pressure vessel experience

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $51.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2025.

About 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.

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