Control Systems Specialist Performs project startups, which includes instrument installation, calibrating, and commissioning; panel terminations, markups, and testing; network terminations and testing; and instrumentation and panel training.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Performs startup of project instrumentation, which may include installation, wiring, terminations, and calibrations.
Commissions control panels on the jobsite, which includes field signal wiring, panel wire terminations, input/output signal checkout, and field equipment interfacing.
Terminates plant network fiber and copper cables, and tests signal loss in each segment.
Marks up control panel drawings with additions, deletions, and modifications to reflect actual field equipment interfaces.
Provides customer training on project instrumentation and control panels.
Provides on-site troubleshooting assistance to Contractor, Electrician, and Owner, as necessary.
Provides on-call service for customers with Maintenance Contracts as directed by the Service Manager.
Performs or assigns any other duties necessary related to customer service or to achieve customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
A technical college degree in an engineering field; and/or 3 years of field service experience is required in instrumentation and control systems. An understanding and working knowledge of process instruments is desired. Comprehension of contract Electrical drawings is essential. Ability to communicate with customers, management, and colleagues.
Physical Demands:
Moving and carrying instruments and equipment is expected, as is some panel lifting. Good manual dexterity is needed for working with instruments and equipment, as well as the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, and copiers. Kneeling and sitting within panels for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for conversations with customers, and vision is necessary for reading panel and contract drawings. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.
Work Environment:
The job is mainly performed at the project jobsites. Activities include working on process instruments, signal wiring, and control panels. This job includes the potential of working irregular hours with demands outside of normal work hours/days. TravelUp to 50% of travel may be required for project startup, service calls, and training. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.
