Control System Specialist III

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: This position is responsible for efficiently designing, managing, testing, implementing, and completing projects in a timely manner while meeting or exceeding project specifications and budget requirements.
As a Control System Specialist III, you will work in all areas of project implementation including project management, panel design, hardware selection, vendor/end user/consultant interaction, programming, testing, and site support.
You will work with relay and PLC based control panel designs including schematics, panel layouts, and bill of material.
You will perform design analysis including fuse sizing, breaker sizing, wire sizing, and short circuit analysis.
You will perform in-shop testing and field startups, and you will support Project Management, Sales, Receiving, Drafting, Documentation, Purchasing, Production and Shipping.
You will provide responsibility and ownership for project performance in terms of quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
You will provide technical guidance and mentoring for others with a thorough knowledge of industry standards and procedures.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Coordinate with panel production personnel in the fabrication of control panels.
· Develop procedures and plans for factory and field testing of control panels and systems.
· Develop PLC and HMI applications per project specifications and across multiple platforms using division/industry standards and best practices.
· Program sophisticated sequences for process control systems.
· Manage multiple projects following company procedures and guidelines.
· Coordination of projects to meet expected deliverables for quality, schedule, and budget.
· Direct and supervise others in a mentoring role.
· Perform as a technical resource for others providing insight and guidance to solving problems.
· Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
· Perform “3-Way Check” of Control Panel Drawings.
· Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems for field installations.
· Technical document writing including Testing Procedures, Training Plans and Sequence of Operations.
· Notify Project Managers, Group Managers, of schedule/budget goals issues.
· Request quotes from vendors and verify quoted equipment meets specification requirements.
· Provide customers with technical support via phone, remote access and onsite service.
· Attend training and continuing education related to industry.
· Perform activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
· Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: · Must have completed at least ten (10) years of educational and/or work experience in control and instrumentation field.
· Ability to lead a team in designing, writing and testing software and designing electrical equipment, facilities, components, and products.
· Exhibit project management skills to meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
· Basic computer software skills using Microsoft Office Suite, E-Mail, Internet, AutoCAD.
· Experience with electrical schematics required.
· Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn technical skills.
· Self-motivated and have a proven ability to design, write and test software and provide hardware services for small projects with significant supervision.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact with customers, vendors, company employees and subcontractors.
· Demonstrate leadership skills for mentoring, training and development of team members.
COMPETENCIES: · Detail-Oriented · Decisiveness · Technical Expertise · Self-Management · Initiative · Effective Supervision WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: · Work is performed mostly in office settings.
Some fieldwork is required which may require overnight travel.
· Occasionally work is done in the field, which could be in a construction area and which could require the use of earplugs, hardhat, steel toe boots, and safety glasses.
The work environment could be outdoors, hot or cold, noisy and/or dirty.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical and mental 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: · Working safely is a condition of employment.
· Ability to see and read printed materials.
· Ability to speak and comprehend verbal communication.
· Ability to operate a computer.
· Ability to travel.
· Minimal lifting.
· Moderate standing and walking.
· Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
· Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations.
· Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
· Ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.
· Ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines, or productivity quotas.
· Travel to customer sites is required.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position, and business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.
m.
to 5:00 p.
m.
However, longer hours, evenings and weekend work may be required.
Acknowledgement: I have read, fully understand and agree to the responsibilities and requirements outlined in this job description.
I have discussed what needs to be accomplished with my Manager and intend to fulfill my commitment to Revere Control Systems to the best of my abilities.
Revere Control Systems reserves the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time.