PA09026 Process Control Engineer - Phoenixville, PA
Job Information
ID :
#10059360
# of Positions :
1
Experience Required :
3 years
License Required:
Driver's License
Salary :
$60,200 - $78,200 yearly
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week :
40
Job Description
AQUA AMERICA, INC. is one of the nation’s largest U.S.-based, investor-owned water and wastewater utility companies, currently serving over 3 million customers in 13 states. Come and see why so many of our employees have been with us for more than 20 years! Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. has an immediate opening based in its Pickering Water Treatment Plant Division for a Process Control Engineer.
In this role you will be responsible for developing high quality PLC system ladder logic for real time control, along with providing technical and administrative assistance to departments in developing operational systems or process controls, including method of implementation. Provide operation assistance during start-up and any maintenance and repair functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
An understanding of electrical circuits, programming concepts, and process control instrumentation.
Have a strong knowledge of the current state of control systems and instrumentation.
Develop PLC control systems to operate and control remote systems and booster stations.
HMI design and support, and SQL database configuration and report design.
Assure all automated control systems are interoperable with all company systems for exchange of information or reports.
Develop PLC ladder logic for systems that provide a "Window" for water plant operators to observe and control water treatment, filtering and pumping processes.
Act as the interface between the software and hardware vendor and the department requesting the process control application in order to answer questions, resolve problems and satisfy needs.
Assist all Production Departments in resolving field problems with software, hardware and electronic control equipment including PLC programming and troubleshooting; and TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting.
Prepare special reports and studies as requested by Department Management and Vice President of Production.
May conduct or assist in developing training courses on various PLC & control systems at all Aqua PA locations.
Maintain documentation for Install Base; and all work completed including descriptions of operation and electrical drawings.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and must have at least three years experience in Computer/PLC System Control Design. Experience in the water system process control field will impact on total years experience. Also, must have experience in Microsoft Windows NT Integration in a client/server environment. LAN and WAN experience and troubleshooting skills, Modicon PLCs, Unity or Concept programming software, Intouch or other similar HMI software, Autocad and SQL are desired. Basic understanding of electricity and electronic controls required. Valid driver’s license is required.
Strong interpersonal skills will be required for interfacing with the plant managers and operators using the SCADA systems. This position requires the ability to work independently and take projects from concept through startup.
For a detailed job description or to apply online, visit us at https://hrconnect.aquaamerica.com/ referencing job posting #PA09026 or call 1-877-271-9012 to speak to a recruiter. You may also email us your resume to HRDepartment@aquaamerica.com.
We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits and the opportunity to excel within a growing, successful company. EOE M/F/V/D
In this role you will be responsible for developing high quality PLC system ladder logic for real time control, along with providing technical and administrative assistance to departments in developing operational systems or process controls, including method of implementation. Provide operation assistance during start-up and any maintenance and repair functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
An understanding of electrical circuits, programming concepts, and process control instrumentation.
Have a strong knowledge of the current state of control systems and instrumentation.
Develop PLC control systems to operate and control remote systems and booster stations.
HMI design and support, and SQL database configuration and report design.
Assure all automated control systems are interoperable with all company systems for exchange of information or reports.
Develop PLC ladder logic for systems that provide a "Window" for water plant operators to observe and control water treatment, filtering and pumping processes.
Act as the interface between the software and hardware vendor and the department requesting the process control application in order to answer questions, resolve problems and satisfy needs.
Assist all Production Departments in resolving field problems with software, hardware and electronic control equipment including PLC programming and troubleshooting; and TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting.
Prepare special reports and studies as requested by Department Management and Vice President of Production.
May conduct or assist in developing training courses on various PLC & control systems at all Aqua PA locations.
Maintain documentation for Install Base; and all work completed including descriptions of operation and electrical drawings.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and must have at least three years experience in Computer/PLC System Control Design. Experience in the water system process control field will impact on total years experience. Also, must have experience in Microsoft Windows NT Integration in a client/server environment. LAN and WAN experience and troubleshooting skills, Modicon PLCs, Unity or Concept programming software, Intouch or other similar HMI software, Autocad and SQL are desired. Basic understanding of electricity and electronic controls required. Valid driver’s license is required.
Strong interpersonal skills will be required for interfacing with the plant managers and operators using the SCADA systems. This position requires the ability to work independently and take projects from concept through startup.
For a detailed job description or to apply online, visit us at https://hrconnect.aquaamerica.com/ referencing job posting #PA09026 or call 1-877-271-9012 to speak to a recruiter. You may also email us your resume to HRDepartment@aquaamerica.com.
We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits and the opportunity to excel within a growing, successful company. EOE M/F/V/D
Company Information
Name :
Description :
AQUA AMERICA, INC. is one of the nation’s largest U.S.-based, investor-owned water and wastewater utility companies, currently serving over 3 million customers in 13 states. Come and see why so many of our employees have been with us for more than 20 years!
Type :
Direct Employer
Address :
762 W Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Application Information
Online :
Email :
By Phone :
Call Human Resources - Aqua America, Inc. at 877-271-9012
By Fax :
Fax to 610-525-7658 Attn : Human Resources - Aqua America, Inc.
Job Posting Entered On :
6/16/2009
Job Posting Expires On :
7/16/2009
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