Controls Engineer

Company: Clean Energy Fuels
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

SummaryThe Controls Engineer is responsible for programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI's) used for the control and automation of custom systems built for Compressed and Liquefied Natural Gas fueling stations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Using control descriptions, I/O lists, electrical schematics, and drawings, creating PLC/HMI code for control of various electro-mechanical systems.Assist Field Commissioning and Service Technicians with start-up and troubleshooting of applied programming.Work with engineering team to develop electrical, instrumentation and controls products and systems to satisfy unique customer specifications, contracts, and new business development.Create/review/modify electrical schematics, drawings, and I/O lists for various electro-mechanical systems to ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications.Support design and manufacturing of machine control systems.Submit timely status reports to management on progress of assigned projects.Develop UL and other related technical documentation for review and submittal to customers.Participate as necessary in equipment tests (including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), assembly, installation, and set-up activities to ensure components and systems are conforming to engineering design standards and customer specifications.Program troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution for PLC code.Estimate engineering time, material costs and resources required for proposed projects.Provide Purchasing department with technical guidance on electrical components, equipment, software, and services.Providing field support for equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance.Design and Develop PLC program standards for Clean Energy and its subsidiariesFlexibility for domestic travel up to 50% at times is required (overnight travel may be required to support installation, start-up activities or attend client's meeting).Other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsTo 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering or related field, 6-9 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4+ years of PLC and HMI design and programming for industrial equipment for machine control, design and development of electrical and software systems.Language SkillsAbility 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 managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Mathematical SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Computer SkillsKnowledge of all Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD software.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCertified Siemens, Horner and/ or Allen Bradley PLC programmer preferred.CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:Quality: - -Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean work space, company equipment and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.Communication: -Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and timely. -Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately informed and shares ideas even when unpopular. - Listens to what others have to say. - Maintains open and active communication with colleagues. Effectively uses knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure quality is provided.Teamwork: - -Fosters the spirit of working with each other. - Displays respect, courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models collaboration with others. - Considers impact and issues for our customer and other departments. - Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.Persistence: - Develops workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.Reliable: - -Responds in a timely manner. - Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments and meets deadlines. Accountable--Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.Entrepreneurial: - -Takes initiative and appropriate action. - Is engaged and committed to achieving the company's mission. Pursues better ways to get things done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.Leadership: - Provides clear direction around a vision. - Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory. - Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions. - Is an example for employees and others. - Accepts responsibility for individual and team performance. - Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions. - - Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and empowers others. - Delegates tasks appropriately. - Recruits staff of a high caliber. - Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct. - Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages continuous growth and learning in others. - Shows respect for others and their ideas. - Helps others manage through change.Passion: - Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company's future. - Promotes a sense of company pride. - Displays sense of pride in the department and its contributions. - Displays passion for the job.Physical DemandsThe 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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.Work EnvironmentThe 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. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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