DCS Control Engineer
On-siteCorpus Christi, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Configure DCS systems, PLCs, and safety instrumented systems by designing, testing, and debugging user applications in software products like iFIX and SCADA. Diagnose process control issues by coordinating with plant engineers, optimizing automation strategies, and resolving problems through liaison with manufacturers. Execute software version upgrades, develop custom interfaces, and apply programming standards to ensure efficient logic across batch and complex loop operations. Manage alarm management, burner management, and HMI graphics while interpreting technical instructions and coordinating with vendors. Work on collaborative projects at corporate offices or customer sites, balancing deadlines and adapting to crisis management situations to ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or relevant software/computer related fields
- two to four years related experience and/or training
- spreadsheet manipulation
- database manipulation
- macro development
- DCS systems such as Operator Display implementation
- I/O database implementation
- Control Strategy implementation
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively alongside Puffer-Sweiven's customers, management, and sales organization
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and algorithms to practical and complex situations
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form that apply to several abstract and concrete variables
- Ability to effectively use the following computer applications: Word processing, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Database software, Networking, PC and mainframe systems
Desired Qualifications
- DCS configuration and PLC programming
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Alarm Management
- Burner Management
- HMI graphics (iFIX)
- Simple or complex loops
- Batch
- Ladder logic
- SCADA
- Designing, configuring, testing, debugging and documenting user applications in various software products
- Apply generally accepted programming standards and techniques to assure efficient program logic
- Act as liaison with manufacturers and vendors of software and application products, especially relating to problem diagnosis and resolution
- Discover inspiring methods that bring great value to the customer by identifying and providing innovative solutions
- Expertise in implementing automation strategies, optimizing process control, and investigate process control related issues by coordinating with plant process and control engineers
- Experience with Cloud Based Virtual environments and knowledge of basic network architectures
- Plan and execute software version upgrade releases and custom interfaces
- DeltaV
- DeltaV SIS
- Honeywell
- Yokagowa
- PlantPaX
- Foxboro
- 800Xa
- ABB
- Rockwell
- HC900
- Modicon
- Triconex
- Siemens
- SLC5
- PLC5
- Fisher Provox
- Fisher Rs3
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