LP Building Solutions · 1 day ago
Plant Controls Engineer
LP Building Solutions is seeking a Plant Controls Engineer to perform detailed control system design and software development for engineering assignments. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, developing engineering solutions, and leading engineering resources to meet project goals.
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Responsibilities
Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations
Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customer needs and/or requirements
Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics and/or other necessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals
Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC Drives, Position Controllers, single or multi-loop controllers
Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real time & historical trending, remote monitoring and data acquisition / control
Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC / PLC communications, PLC HMI and/or specialty component software
Lead and/or guide internal or external engineering resources to ensure adherence to project goals and objectives
Implement standard engineering and project management practices consistently throughout project and work assignments
Maintain technical skills and knowledge by attending trade shows or clinics; investigate new equipment applications with consulting engineers & equipment vendors, and specific course work
Lead development and training efforts of field operation and maintenance personnel in the design features, process operation, interpretation of system information, and application of that information regarding control system functionality
Witness testing and system site quality control
Train plant electricians on processes
Monitor installation quality
Work breakdown as 5% administrative, 95% technical
Moderate to frequent travel during plant construction requiring a flexible schedule
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in automation and process control systems and techniques
Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
Detailed working knowledge of networking equipment and software, routers and cabling
Detailed working knowledge of plant PLCs and HMI software
Detailed working knowledge of all HMI hardware and software in use including Wonderware Intouch and Active Factory
Detailed working knowledge of AC & DC drives, coordinated drives systems and position control systems
Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems
Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches
Knowledge of statistical control techniques and programs such as SPC, SQC and SCADA systems
Comply with minimum skills defined in the Engineering Competency Matrix
Bachelor's degree in related engineering field or equivalent
Company
LP Building Solutions
About LP Building Solutions As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide.