We have a prime opportunity available for an expert in automated industrial control equipment. This opening is for a Controls Engineer with a newly built frac and sand plant in Carrizo Springs, Texas. Relocation assistance is available. Enjoy a generous compensation package, yearly bonus, and vehicle allowance while working in a compelling environment with impressive machinery.

The Gig:

• Design, plan, install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controls, variable frequency drives, control panels and load balancing
• Work closely with the maintenance team and assist in routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators, and washing/drying equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLC’s and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and servo controllers, safety circuits
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled, and document finished work
• Contact vendors, of replacement parts on hand for all equipment

Qualifications:

• Strong machine electrical background. Hardwired controls, digital and analog I/O knowledge and the ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID’s
• Proven PLC Programming experience - Allen Bradley RSLogix and Studio 5000 a must, with networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience desired. PLC background requires writing, debugging, developing, and troubleshooting PLC’s.
• Proven HMI Programming experience – Wonderware InTouch and Historian a must, with System Platform experience desired. HMI background requires developing, debugging and troubleshooting HMI’s
• Computer skills - Windows and server environment, load and configure various software on servers and PC’s
• Knowledge of safety practices such as lockout/tagout, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and proper use of PPE
• Thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

Compensation:

• $135,000 - $145,000/year to start
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000
• Yearly bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• Benefits including but not limited to: 401K, health insurance, dental, life insurance, vision, paid vacation, and paid time off

Shifts:

• Days, full time hours (Monday to Friday).
• Must be available to work off shifts, weekends and holidays as needed
• Availability needed for on-call/emergency breakdowns.