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A.W. Stiles Contractors Inc. McMinnville, TN

McMinnville, TN

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Full time Automation Control Design Control Systems

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Job Description

Lead the design and delivery of distributed control systems for lumber drying operations, from concept and quoting through installation coordination and ongoing troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Design control systems using current automation technologies including PLCs, PACs, and industrial control networks over Ethernet networks
Design motor control panels featuring arrays of VFDs to drive multi-fan air movement systems
Design heat and humidity control systems, including steam control where applicable (steam control valves feeding steam to air heat exchanging coils)
Quote control system design, build, and implementation scope
Coordinate control system installations within larger mechanical project timelines, interfacing with internal tradesmen/technicians and external contractors
Provide customer support and troubleshooting for both in-house control systems and vendor control systems
Recommend and implement upgrades to existing customer control systems
Interface with control system component suppliers to support timely fabrication delivery
Deliver onsite and remote support for panel builders and control system installers as required

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or AS with applicable equivalent work experience
5+ years of industrial controls and system integration experience with a strong focus on software design and programming
Ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail; willingness and ability to learn new technologies quickly
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of PLCs/PACs; Codesys-based hardware preferred
Proficiency with Ladder Logic and a structured text programming language
Knowledge of industrial control networking including Ethernet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, and Eaton Smartware (plus)
Understanding of Ethernet technologies including addressing schemes, routing, wireless, and remote access
Understanding of analog control circuits including 4-20 mA and RTDs
Understanding of analog and process control methods including limit control, PI, and PID
Proficiency using control loop diagnostic equipment
Experience with web technologies including browsers, HTML, XML, and cloud-based technology and security
Understanding of plant floor data acquisition and storage methodologies; OPC UA (plus)
Above average computer skills; Google products development and scripting experience (plus)
Understanding of 3-phase power, panel design, and load calculations
Ability to troubleshoot 3-phase motors and motor circuits
Ability to troubleshoot control valves and control loops including electrical and pneumatic systems
Proficiency managing and mentoring tradesmen and technicians

Technologies

PLCs, PACs, industrial control networks, Ethernet networks
VFDs
Steam control valves
Codesys
Ladder Logic, structured text
Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU
Eaton Smartware
4-20 mA, RTDs
PI, PID, control loop diagnostic equipment
Web technologies, browsers, HTML, XML, cloud-based technology, security
OPC UA
Google products, scripting
3 phase power

Job Details

Job type: Full-time
Schedule: 10 hour shift; overtime
Work location: On the road; onsite in McMinnville, TN
Travel willingness: 75% (preferred)
Education (additional): High school or equivalent (preferred)

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