Plant Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls (80677606)

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, under the guidance of the Lead Plant Engineer, will be responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and optimization of control systems and instrumentation to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role requires in-depth technical expertise in process control, PLC/DCS systems, and industrial instrumentation specific to the DRI process, with a focus on maximizing plant availability and reliability. This position also requires both independent and team-oriented work on projects that will ensure the department reaches its goals. 

Tasks & Responsibilities

•    Design, develop, and create standards for maintaining control systems and instrumentation to monitor and control plant processes.

•    SOV valves

•    Control valves and positioners

•    Gas analysis systems

•    Weight scale and dosing systems

•    PLC, RIO and auxiliary cabinets

•    Limit switches, level switches and pressure/temperature switches

•    All instruments like pressure, flow, temperature transmitters with the PDM software and HART communicator

•    Vibration sensors

•    Implement and optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and SCADA systems.

•    Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams for root cause analysis of instrumentation-related issues.

•    Troubleshoot and maintain automation hardware like all IO cards, CP cards and all industrial communications protocols.

•    Maintain documentation, including loop diagrams, P&IDs, instrument data sheets, and logic diagrams.

•    Create technical specifications for spare, new parts and service bids.

•    Create preventive maintenance plans according to manufactory and environmental requirements.

•    Independent and recurring monitoring of the plant and equipment with walkthroughs to ensure optimal operation and reduction of planned and unplanned downtime.

•    Always ensure safe installations and operations through proper design, protection systems, procedures and training. Supervision of Lockout/tag out procedures

•    Ensure adherence to Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements, with a commitment to continuous improvement toward achieving a zero-harm and zero-environmental-impact workplace.

 

Qualifications •

    Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

•    5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a DRI or metallurgical plant.

•    Knowledge of Electricity, in low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage installations (480, 277, 220, and 110 volt circuits and VFD)

•    Good knowledge of local electrical code and standards (ISA, IEC, API)

•    Electrical safety/NFPA 70E Knowledge

•    Hands-on experience with PLC/DCS systems (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Honeywell, Emerson) and motor/vfd drives.

•    Hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge

•    Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and process flow diagrams 

•    Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) 

•    Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing. Skills will be used to produce quality reports and thorough instructions and directions. 

•    Must be able to walk long distances and stand and work for more than 2 hours in tough environmental conditions (high temperature, high humidity, noise, & dust), and withstand heights of up to 500 feet. 

•    Must have reliable transportation to and from job site.

•    Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC-card.