PLC Project Engineer

Responsibilities:
• Perform design calculations related to tasks assigned.
• Design low voltage (typically 480VAC and lower) power and control systems for automated process applications including control system panels, motor controls centre specifications, safety systems, and automation network design.
• Prepare scopes of work, bills of material, specifications, and other necessary project documents
• Review, check, and edit electrical drawings as required.
• Able to develop sequence of operation/functional specifications.
• Develop PLC application software.
• Develop HMI application software.
• Develop SCADA Reporting software.
• Supervision of construction and check-out of control system panels and components in vendor’s facilities.
• Maintaining schedules and being cost efficient.
• Provide formal and informal training to client operating and maintenance personnel related to process system operation and control system maintenance.
• Provide ongoing technical and troubleshooting support as requested by clients as on-going support after start-up.
• Provide supervisors and project managers with reports on project progress with respect to work completed and work still required, actual time requirements, versus estimates, and technical matters related to start-up and/or client service.
• Document and maintain proper records of all design changes made during installation and start-up work, to serve as a basis for the development of as-installed control system drawings and documents.
• Maintain close contact and coordination with supervisor and project managers concerning all internal and external activity and scheduling
• Flexibility for travel for installations and onsite start up is required.
• Configure test & commission of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.