Position Overview:
The Controls Engineer supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of process control systems (including electrical, mechanical, and chemical control devices) for Gopher Resource’s manufacturing operations. He/she will be involved in the programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical devices such as PLC’s, VFD’s and HMI’s. The controls engineer will also be involved in the creation and modification of electrical drawings and control circuits.

Critical Success Criteria:

• Be a subject matter expert to support the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operations of plant control systems.
• Take requests from both technical and non-technical teams to identify solutions that align with corporate control systems standards and industry best practices.
• Support control systems enhancements and modification, maintaining documentation integrity.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate across organizational boundaries.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new instrumentation and control systems.
• Day-to-day control systems health monitoring, troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain power distribution and control panel electrical drawings.
• Develop human machine interface (HMI) controls following high performance HMI principles, industry standards, and best practices.
• Develop state based, procedural automation controls following industry standards and best practices.
• Perform detailed review of control system design and configuration documentation.
• Lead and implement control systems upgrade and improvement projects.
• Supervise and manage external contractors to complete project work to meet schedule and budget commitments.
• Effectively communicate project plans, timing, and status to project teams and other management members.
• Provide technical coaching and support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Responds to emergency and service calls that occur outside normal working hours.
• Collaborate with Controls team to transfer technical knowledge and experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from accredited College or University. In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, a 2-year Technical Degree with 10 years’ experience OR current enrollment and at least 50% completion towards a Bachelor’s Degree in electrical/computer engineering, computer science from accredited College or University.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Ethernet networks, and Servers.
• Development experience with Aveva System Platform (Wonderware) or similar SCADA systems.
• Development experience with FactoryTalk View ME or similar HMI programming software.
• Process automation systems development using Rockwell Logix/Studio family of software.
• Skills related to testing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and debugging software systems.
• Functioning knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
• Understands schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and one-line diagrams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communications, and conflict resolution.
• Excellent problem-solving skills - innovation, collaboration, analysis, inductive reasoning.
• Enthusiasm to learn and work with multiple applications, tools, and technologies.
• Capacity to work independently and in a team environment while fostering a positive work environment.
• Self-starter, able to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks concurrently, attend to details, and meet deadlines.
• Committed to safety and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a metal casting, foundry, or similar manufacturing operation preferred, but not required.
• Experience with PLC networks (Ethernet/IP and ControlNet) preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD software preferred, but not required.
• Ability to design new control panels as needed - direct/assist electricians with new and existing installations and upgrades preferred, but not required.

Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.