Facilities Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in Albany, New York at NY CREATES

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Location: Albany, NY Category: Engineering Posted On: Mon Aug 5 2024 Job Description:

The successful candidate shall be responsible for the following:

• Automation and standardization of HVAC, Water Purification, and Wastewater Treatment, Toxic Gas Monitoring System and Chemical Management processes and operator interfaces for operating facilities systems safely and efficiently.
• Define control system and instrumentation maintenance requirements and procedures. Develop standard operating procedures and train control system operators and users on all new systems.
• Identify, develop, and design control system improvements and upgrades for enhanced system functionality and reliability. Identify instrumentation deficiencies and suggest alternatives.
• Work with engineering, system integrators, system owners and operators to improve the design and control of their systems or solve control issues.
• Create or modify control systems hardware and software for small projects and to address existing control issues.
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware, networking, and software on site control systems.
• Review performance of existing systems to identify areas for improved operations.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate successful interactions with internal and external customers.
• Pursue training in related disciplines to advance control systems and integration skills

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements for Facilities Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree in technology, systems, engineering or related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization OR equivalent educational and professional experience and training associated in a highly technical environment combined with a minimum of 5 years' experience in instrumentation and controls or electrical/mechanical maintenance.
• 3+ years of practical experience with HMI/SCADA (preferably GE Proficy/iFix Products) or Rockwell Automation Control Logix and/or Schneider Electric PLC products or knowledge of other Facility Management Systems (PLC & SCADA).
• 3+ years of practical experience creating and/or reviewing construction design specifications (e.g. Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) or Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) or Sequence of Operations (SOO)).
• 3+ years of experience working with multiple vendors and contractors designing robust facility systems using industry and facility specific standards.
• Ability to work occasional evening or overnight shift and be available for afterhours support calls

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATOINS

• Field instrumentation installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Programmable logic controller and SCADA system installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience designing and specifying Industrial Ethernet Networks and related system security.
• Experience working in semiconductor facilities I&C design, including working with IO assignment, P&ID Development, Panel Design, Control Narrative development.
• Prior gas monitoring maintenance experience or semiconductor tool maintenance experience.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and maintenance management systems.
• Strong, concise writing skills presenting robust rationale, arguments, and clear instructions/guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead in diverse and inclusive team environments.
• Continuous-improvement mindset, self-motivated with excellent organizational and time-management skills

Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY Creates

Additional Information:

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account

Salary Range: $80,000- $120,000

*Posted rate is dependent on education and experience.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203