Automation Solutions Consultant

Automation Solutions Consultant

We are currently looking for an Automation Solutions Consultant with 7-10 Years of Experience with Advant Master DCS.

Location: Ruston, LA

Description:

As an Automation Solutions Consultant, you will be responsible for implementing designed automation solutions across a wide array of industries and maintaining control systems to ensure the efficient and safe operation of industrial processes. This role involves working with various cross-functional teams to configure control systems improving process performance, reliability, and safety.

The Automation Solutions Consultant is responsible for working with clients and vendors to implement project tasks with the established scope of work in alignment with project goals and objectives. This role requires industrial specific technical knowledge and programming best practices. They will be expected to be excellent representatives of the company while implementing automated programming and processes that will drive the successful execution of various projects at customer sites.

Responsibilities:

• Perform project related engineering services including project management, project estimation, control system design & programming, system and functional documentation, as well as startup and commissioning.
• Provides technical leadership to and influences engineering project decisions.
• Leads the design and implementation of complex projects.
• SME and able to perform programming on both PLC and DCS based platforms, including but not limited to ABB System 800xA, Rockwell ControlLogix / PlantPAx platforms, and Emerson DeltaV
• Function as the technical liaison between the customer and GPA to address concerns and provide expert guidance.
• Provide technical and maintenance support to existing control system platforms at Company client facilities.
• Provide technical sales support for the Company sales team.
• Travel to client facilities for technical sales support, project review and implementation as required.
• Stays up to date with industry trends and new automation technologies.
• Analyze project requirements, propose solutions, and assist the estimator with resource needs.

Preferred Platform Experience:

• PLC Platforms:
  1. Allen Bradley PLC’s (PLC/5, Logix families (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micrologix)
  2. Siemens PLC’s
  3. GE Fanuc PLC’s
• HMI Platforms:
  1. Allen Bradley HMI’s (Panelview, FactoryTalk View ME/SE)
  2. Siemens HMI’s (WinCC)
  3. Wonderware InTouch / Archestra
  4. Ignition by Inductive Automation
• DCS Platforms:
  1. ABB 800xA
  2. Rockwell PlantPAx
  3. Emerson DeltaV
  4. Honeywell Experion

Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical control panel drawings, read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and other engineering drawings.
• Must have the ability to design and implement industrial automation systems.
• Must have project management and leadership experience.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Ability to be a learning or training resource.
• In-depth knowledge of the role and required job duties.
• Demonstrated ability to perform job duties with minimal oversight and direction.
• Education in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.