Sr. Automation Engineer for Power Generation & Critical Process Applications

To apply send us relevant work experience and anything else that will make you stand out to careers@icstexas.com

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent

ASSIGNMENT CATEGORY: Full-time regular

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas (Open to Other Locations)

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Senior level

DATE POSTED: July, 2024

About ICS

Innovative Control Solutions, Inc. is a leading global systems integration firm that has been providing automation solutions for critical process and safety applications to a diverse world-wide client base within multiple industries. We are a leader in control system integration services across all markets. We are currently in the process of expanding our automation and control system integration team and are looking to hire experienced personnel.

Your Responsibilities

• Interpreting customer specifications, drawings, and documentation requirements, along with industrial standards such as NFPA, API, CSA, UL508, and NEMA, then translating these requirements into component bills of material, electrical and control system drawings for CCS and BMS control panels and development of control strategies.
• Perform programming and configuration including development of logic and process control strategies for Combustion Control Systems (CCS) and Burner Management Systems (BMS) that are applied to large utility-power and industrial boilers along with HRSGs in accordance with NFPA-85 standards.
• Perform HMI screen development and associated configuration of ICS supplied Operator Workstations, Engineering Workstations, and Historian packages.
• Support ICS business development and sales team with reviewing customer RFQ specifications, assistance with proposal development and detailed project estimating.
• Read and understand scope documentation detailing control system functionality required for the implementation of PLC and DCS programs.
• Development of logic and control strategies for PLC and DCS based control systems.
• Develop simulation logic to support the functional and dynamic testing of PLC and HMI systems. This will involve testing of integrated control systems to ensure the required functionality and proper operation meets each customer’s specifications and expectations.
• Train customers on use and operation of supplied control system deliverables.
• Provide direction and interface engineering with the ICS and outside panel shops along electrical installation contractors and third-party vendors as required.
• Perform on-site start up and commissioning of ICS supplied CCS and BMS control systems.
• Capable of performing tuning and optimization of supplied CCS and BMS control systems.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with fifteen (15) years minimum of related control system experience.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA guidelines that apply to CCS and BMS design and applications.
• ISA 84 Certifications for SIS and BMS applications is a benefit
• Proven experience with conducting or involvement with a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF), and performing PFD & PFH calculations determining SIL rated systems, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) is a highly beneficial.
• Proven experience in effectively programming and integration of the following control system platforms listed below:
• Allen Bradley Logix PLCs (required)
• Emerson Delta V
• Invensys Triconex Platforms
• Rockwell Automation AADvance & Trusted Safety System Platforms
• Proven experience in effectively programming and configuration of the following HMI platforms listed below:
• Rockwell Automation Factory Talk SE & ME, Plant PAX
• Emerson Delta V
• Wonderware System Platform (Archestra) and Intouch
• Experience with client / server architectures including virtualization with VMWare is a plus.
• Knowledge of OSI PI and other Historian packages is a plus
• Experience with engineering design programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft software
• Knowledge of HMI and control system communication networks including related hardware such as Ethernet switches and media converters, various types of communication protocols and media that are applied in redundant and simplex architecture designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work autonomously while cultivating a team environment with fellow automation engineers and designers.
• Have excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Effective at communicating with management, customers, and vendors.
• Motivated, self-starter who will take ownership of tasks.

No recruiters. US residents only.

Perks & Benefits

Overview

Innovative Control Solutions offers an exciting blend of career-driven opportunities and individual growth for well-rounded candidates who possess a varied skill set. We provide challenging work in a relaxed environment that allows you to capitalize on your capabilities to the benefit of our clients. Our customers expect perfection from our products and services, and we are looking for individuals who are ready to accept that challenge.

Life & Culture

It is our mix of talent, dedication, teamwork and desire that propels our company. We are currently seeking individuals who enjoy a challenge, set high expectations for themselves and are dedicated to achieving excellence. At ICS, you will be a part of an innovative team working to build superior systems for today and creating better systems for tomorrow.

Benefits

Innovative Control Solutions (ICS) is an equal opportunity employer that places a high value on our employees therefore it is our intention to support them with a benefit plan that offers competitive and attractive compensation plans including bonuses, health insurance and 401-K retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation, and various types of optional life and disability insurance plans.

Other benefits also include flexible work hours, relaxed work environment and casual dress code at our office, along with other types of incentives.

Internship & Recruiting

Our growth plan consists of recruiting new talent from the best colleges and technical institutes that offer the latest technology-based education programs that are intended to prepare students to be effective in today’s ever challenging environment. ICS is certainly interested in offering an internship arrangement to new recruits that possess the technical skill set to meet the demands in today’s high-tech environment.