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Kele, Inc. · 14 hours ago

Senior Controls Engineer

Concord, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Kele, Inc. is a system integrator specializing in combustion applications and integrated systems for the process control industry. The Senior Controls Engineer will define design solutions and control strategies, contribute to programming and commissioning of custom control systems, and collaborate with various teams to ensure safe and reliable implementations.

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Responsibilities

Translate PFDs and P&IDs into control architecture, panel layouts, network topology, and I/O allocation

Execute custom panel design and build support, including UL508A documentation as applicable

Select and specify instrumentation and final control elements, including pressure and temperature transmitters, flow meters, and control valves

Develop gas detection, heat trace, and wireless telemetry designs using approved platforms such as Honeywell, Raychem, and Elpro

Develop PLC, safety, and logic applications for BMS and combustion control using Honeywell HC900, Honeywell ControlEdge, , and Allen-Bradley platforms

Configure SCADA and HMI applications in ICONICS, Ignition, and Red Lion Crimson

Create control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O lists, alarm philosophy, and interlock logic for single burner boilers, retrofit firetube and watertube units, and single burner process heat systems

Implement control schemes such as single point jackshaft, parallel positioning with O2 trim, and fully metered cross-limited with O2 trim

Execute I/O checkout, loop tuning, FAT, SAT, startup, and site commissioning. Provide operator training and handover

Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting, tuning, warranty support, and lifecycle improvements on delivered systems

Apply combustion and functional safety best practices and relevant standards in design and programming

Maintain version control, change management, and as-built documentation

Prepare customer documentation, test procedures, and training materials

Coordinate with Project Managers on schedules, risks, and scope

Support proposals with concepts, estimates, and technical clarifications

Provide technical support to Panel Shop Technicians during control panel fabrication

Support Field Technicians during system install and startup with troubleshooting assistance

Mentor junior engineers

Qualification

Burner Management SystemsPLC programmingControl panel designSCADA configurationElectrical design standardsInstrumentation specificationTroubleshooting skillsTechnical supportDocumentation habitsTeam collaboration

Required

Two-year (2) degree in a related technical field or related work experience

Minimum seven (7) years related work experience desired

Knowledge of burner management and combustion codes and practices such as NFPA 85 and NFPA 86, and functional safety concepts aligned to ISA 84 or IEC 61511

Expertise in electrical design standards (e.g., NEC, UL508A) for control panels and field wiring

Instrument specification and sizing for pressure, temperature, flow, and final control elements in natural gas and fuel oil services

Experience with oxygen trim, cross-limited metering, and air-fuel ratio tuning

Ability to read and produce P&IDs, electrical schematics, and network diagrams

Strong troubleshooting skills for field startup and service

Experience with version control and deployment tools for automation projects

Hands-on experience with at least two of the following: Honeywell HC900, Honeywell ControlEdge, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix or ControlLogix

Experience with ICONICS, Ignition, and Red Lion Crimson

Proficiency in ladder logic and at least one of the following: function block or structured text

Demonstrated experience commissioning combustion or high-temperature process systems, including interlocks, permissives, purge, light-off, and flame supervision

Solid documentation habits, including revision control and test records

Willingness to travel for FAT, SAT, startup, training, and service as needed

Preferred

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred

Company

Kele, Inc.

As a leading stocking distributor of building and industrial automation solutions, Kele is built to simplify your supply chain and make life on the job easier.

Founded in 1983

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

501-1000 employees