Controls engineer jobs in Gulfport, MS - 21 jobs

THE COMPANY At BiOrigin Specialty Products, our mission is to drive innovative solutions in alignment with our strategic partners to revolutionize the paper and tissue industry. We hold fast in our core values which are the fabric of our culture and the pillars in which we build our community; teamwork, employee investment, integrity, problem solving, and trust. SUMMARY The Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician is distinguished from the Electrical and Instrument Technician in that the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician will also provide a high level of technical support to the control system equipment, system software, and application software that controls the process. This position will work closely with other maintenance personnel and operations to identify and resolve problems within the specified limits. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Electrical Instrumentation Responsible for safe work practices ensuring accident-free work environment. Devises, selects, sets up, and operates electronic instrumentation and related electromechanical or electrohydraulic apparatus used for operational testing of mechanical, structural, or electrical equipment. Translates test data by performing the following duties. Plans layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment by performing the following duties. Must have a firm understanding of instrumentation (pneumatic 0-10V, 4-20mA). Selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering, and recording instrumentation and circuitry, and develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test, and capabilities of procurable test apparatus. Sketches and builds or modifies fixtures, instruments and related apparatus, and verifies dimensional and functional acceptability of devices fabricated by craft or technical personnel. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment. Operates test apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate, and record effects of actual or simulated conditions such as vibration, stress, temperature, humidity, pressure, altitude, and acceleration. Analyzes and converts test data to usable form and prepares graphs and written reports to translate test results. Uses computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce graphs. Requires strong AC/DC drive, PLC and relay logic troubleshooting skills. Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes. Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring. Installs, terminates, and tests all raceway, wiring, connections and equipment necessary for any industrial controls components. Pulls wiring through conduit. Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Repairs/replaces faulty equipment or systems. Practices good housekeeping techniques ensuring a safe work environment. Other duties as assigned Controls Improves existing controls, streamline operator tasks, increases machine productivity and troubleshoots as needed for ongoing issues. Utilizes DCS engineering stations to maintain and modify machine control logic, human machine interfaces, control hardware and machine communication networks. Ensures all machine control system device programs and settings are backed up on a regular basis to a known and readily available central location. Maintains all electrical schematics to ensure changes are recorded and that all library copies are accurate and available to all members of the E&I department. Assist with developing data acquisition historian reports and trends. Also, perform historian system maintenance. Perform resource functions for E&I technicians, including scoping, engineering and ordering parts, as needed. Maintains and troubleshoots all machine instrumentation and electrical systems up to 4200 VAC, as needed. Configure, troubleshoot and repair motor control centers, variable frequency drives and soft-starts up to 4160 Volt. Installation, calibration and troubleshooting of pressure, level, flow, temperature, consistency, conductivity, turbidity and pH transmitters. Tuning of process control loops and machine control systems. Programming and troubleshooting of DCS, PLC and HMI interfaces. Perform configuration and logic modifications to DCS and PLC control systems. Modifications will include programming in ladder logic, block logic. sequential logic and statement logic. Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human machine interfaces. Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet. Design and implement process control strategies including regulatory control, control sequence, logic, and advanced control for both continuous and batch processes Develop, modify, and enhance HMI Monitor control system performance, which includes loop analysis and tuning Implement new control system technology Support process problem solving by identifying sources of process upsets and other anomalies Develop and maintain alarm systems Support capital projects. Must be able to support development of project justification and manage a capital project or sub-project related to process controls QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Five (5) years of journey-level experience in programming of PLCs, electrical and/or electronic instrumentation maintenance and repair. Ability to demonstrate adequate working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics through a hands-on test and/or a written test that may require certification. Good working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley PLC5 and ControLogix) is a plus. Firm foundation in industrial process knowledge. Pulp and Paper desired Experience with instrumentation and electrical systems associated with process control systems. Excellent computer skills - particularly Microsoft including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, Power point Understand P&ID drawings, loop sheets, and motor elementaries and can create these drawings as necessary to support project work and to maintain existing drawing using AutoCad or equivalent drawing tools Regular attendance is an essential function. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees and managers. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Completion of an electrical apprenticeship program, with Journeyman Card, plus four years' experience or eight years of verifiable experience through NCCER Certification or previous employer references. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\par WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. What you get from us: Medical insurance Dental and Vision insurance Prescription Drug Benefit Disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) with company match Health Savings account Paid time off and Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Reimbursement BiOrigin Specialty Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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