Automation and Controls Engineer (Information Technology)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Automation and Controls Engineer

General Information:

Title: Automation Engineer

Status: Full-time, exempt                         

Location/Site: Corporate Office

Hours: Monday – Friday   

Pay: Bi-Weekly

Reports to: Engineering Manager                                 

Supervisory Responsibility: None          

Company Overview:

Water Fleet is a dynamic company revolutionizing the mobile potable and wastewater management industry through pioneering technology and exceptional talent. We have built our company on the core values of Respect, Quality, Teamwork, Health & Well Being and Radical Innovation and are seeking like-minded people to propel our growth. If you are a highly qualified individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, please review the following:

Position Overview:

WaterFleet LLC is seeking an experienced automation engineer to join the Engineering team. The successful candidate will have technical proficiency in automation, applications, and controls as well as excellent communication and project management skills. In this role, the automation engineer will be responsible for the automation and controls systems in WaterFleet's pioneering fleet of mobile treatment technologies. Furthermore, this role will be pivotal in maintaining and improving WaterFleet's remote monitoring capabilities including IoT applications and cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, integration, troubleshooting and upgrades of automation equipment in WaterFleet's Mobile Water and Wastewater systems.
• Capable of reviewing Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Electrical Schematics and Controls Narrative/Logic for water and wastewater systems.
• Frequently gather stakeholders to review and develop automation logic upgrades for WaterFleet's fleet of mobile systems, and manage the field implementation.
• Identify, procure, design, program and debug PLC, HMI, and IoT Software necessary to maintain the automation hardware inventory.
• Responsible for the testing and integration of new technologies into WaterFleet's IT ecosystem (including externally manufactured systems).
• Responsible for the development and training of personnel in programming and automation as necessary.
• Manage and report on projects related to the automation process by utilizing project management software.
• Participate in the design of new automation equipment or processes including interfacing with WaterFleet's Business Intelligence and Operation's teams.
• Develop and maintain clear, accurate documentation of WaterFleet's automation equipment inventory and process.
• Troubleshoot automated processes or equipment as needed when errors occur, including on site remote connection and travel to actual systems as necessary.
• Develop a network of vendors and solution providers to partner with in projects, and educate the team on up-and-coming technologies and applications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing/Controls Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Valid US driver's license and strong driving safety record (no more than 2 moving violations in previous 3 years).
• Acceptable background check, clear of DWI convictions, for the last 5 years.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration within and between department(s)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with automated control systems, preferably in the water or wastewater treatment industry.
• Level II or Level III TIA Certification Preferred.
• Must have extensive experience in PLC's, HMI's, SCADA and IIoT
• Control systems and related, including:
• Siemens: S5 & S7
• Allen-Bradley Controllogix, GX Works, Factory Talk SE/ME, Canary Historians, Rockwell Vantagepoint
• Wonderware
• Ignition
• SQL/PostgreSQL
• Python
• C/C++
• Pumps, VFD's, and related
• Demonstrated project management, process engineering, system specification, costing, commissioning, maintenance, commissioning schedules, tracking of costs and extras, supervision of contractors, and spares management.

Qualifications:

• A unique passion and discipline for automation systems and developing cutting edge solutions to process related problems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills
• Adaptability skills to work in a fast-paced/ changing work environment
• Strong emotional intelligence skills to handle difficult situations with tact and maintain composure in adverse situations. 
• Disciplined work ethic with the ability to manage and report on multiple projects to key stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Benefits:

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth) with company matching
• Annual profit-sharing bonus

Time Off:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Personal Leave Time (PLT)
• Eight (8) Company Paid Holidays

Pay Frequency:

• Bi-Weekly (26x/year)

Americans with Disabilities/Specifications/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. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Notes:

WaterFleet, LLC is an E-Verify employer, and queries all newly hired employees through the internet-based verification program operated by the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.

Company Website: https://www.waterfleet.com/who-we-are/