Controls Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. •

Houston, Texas, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

Position Summary:

As a Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of process control systems within industrial manufacturing plants. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities, including engineering electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems, performing PLC/HMI hardware/software design and programming, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory protocols.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and troubleshoot process control systems.
Engineer, design and test electrical, instrumentation and automation systems associated with industrial manufacturing plants.
PLC/HMI hardware/software design, programming, and troubleshooting.
Develop and engineer electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and PLC logic.
Design and implement process network infrastructure (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, etc.).
Interface and communicate with vendors, process engineering, installation contractors and project management.
Specify and procure controls hardware and field instrumentation.
Database programming skills a plus. (SCADA)
Compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies and regulations as they apply.
Understand and assist in application of company safety procedures, Lock & Tag, and Arc Flash.

Required Skills:

Strong understanding of PLC ladder logic, programming methods, and process related control systems. (Allen Bradley Micro Logix, RS Logix 500 and Control Logix Platforms)
Ability to design/enhance HMI applications.
Ability to examine complex electrical problems, identify source of problems, determine method for repair; plan and organize work; complete complex electrical tasks by using and understanding Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic drawings and schematics.
Knowledge of automation (PLC) and electrical system design, diagnosis and operation.
Knowledge of applicable Electrical Code.
Ability to operate various power, voltage and current measurement equipment via test instruments and hand tools.
Strong experience in plant commissioning and start-up.
Hours of operation and employee schedules vary based off each project and may require irregular or extended hour and travel for project completion.
Could include international travel.
Able to communicate effectively with employees in a professional and friendly manner.
Able to work independently as a productive member of a team.
Will follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job under minimal supervision.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Preferred)
5 to 8 years of experience in the electrical & controls engineering field
Demonstrated Control Systems competency.
Well versed in Microsoft office programs
SQL Database knowledge preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

Job Ident #: 14337

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