Instrument & Controls Engineer - Req. Code : 945Instrument & Controls Engineer - Req. Code : 945
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Open Date
10/6/2011
Job Title
Instrument & Controls Engineer
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Location
Rensselaer, NY Rensselaer, NY 12144, US
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Category
Engineering Services
Date Needed By
N/A
Job Type
Full Time
Travel Required
0 - 10%
Job Description
The Instrument & Controls Engineer will provide instrumentation and controls support for capital projects and maintain the installed base of electrical infrastructure and advanced control systems.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide instrumentation, electrical and process control support for capital projects at Rensselaer.
Assemble and maintain validation documentation, loop & wiring drawings, P&ID's, etc. for installed control systems.
Ensure that projects are installed and completed per design specifications, plant standards, and conform to regulatory requirements.
Supervise contractors on site in all aspects of their work. Manage contractors and maintenance staff during project installations.
Procure equipment and services from outside vendors to meet site instrument, control and electrical requirements; prepare detailed specifications, obtain competitive quotations where applicable, and prepare capital acquisition requests and purchase requisitions.
Provide technical assistance and support to the production, maintenance and quality departments as needed, including off-hours support.
Maintain Foxboro I/A Systems in the plant including installation and upgrades with both hardware and software:
Develop, implement, and maintains the automated batch & continuous control process programs in the DCS.
Implement formula and recipe changes in the DCS
Update, modify, change, and maintain the DCS graphic displays.
Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services.
Assist in developing plans to upgrade and maintain the electrical infrastructure of the plant to accommodate future expansion plans.
Control system checkout and startup. This includes knowledge of Variable Speed Drives (VFD), Motor Control and Industrial Control devices, wxperience in Water/Wastewater controls and other process control systems and PLC ladder logic & graphical interface.
Develop and implement process control improvements, including the selection/sizing of control valves, flow measurement devices, and field instrumentation.
Monitor plant systems, analyze performance, and initiate action for optimization to achieve plant goals for safety, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
Support, and is committed to, the Quality Improvement Process. Plans strategies to ensure error-free work by "doing it right the first time" and convey this attitude in the daily performance of various duties.
Perform analysis, detailed design (including documentation), capital request preparation, installation, start-up/checkout/debugging, and cost control of assigned projects.
Initiate and facilitate Management of Change Request. Manage records regarding all system software changes and communicate any changes to affected employees.
Draft, review and approve Standard Operating Procedures
Assist all departments in investigations of instrument related issues including completion of assigned deviations and CAPAs.
Working knowledge of 21CFR and cGMP regulations.
Responsible for understanding and complying to all company policies and applicable SOPs.
# of Openings
1
Job Requirements
Education and/or Experience
BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum of five years practical experience with industrial electrical, instrument/controls installation and maintenance.
A strong knowledge of electrical theory and chemical process instrumentation, with practical experience in electrical specification & construction, instrument/controls installation and maintenance.
Distributed Control Systems (DCS) & Programmable logic controllers (PLC) experience is a must.
Capital project experience desirable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
P&ID reading and interpretation with a working knowledge of ISA symbology is expected.
Working knowledge of 21CFR and cGMP regulations.
A strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E/Arc Flash.
Requisition Code
945
Relocation Offered
Yes
Shift/Hours
Standard 8
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