
Automation + Controls Specialist, Siemens PCS7
Job Description
Automation + Controls Specialist, Siemens PCS7
Overview
Job Title: Automation + Controls Specialist, Siemens PCS7
Experience: 4+ years
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: $95,000 and up, depending on qualifications
Classification: Exempt
Summary: Install, program, and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS), various Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, and related industrial process instrumentation.
Job Description
This position requires the individual to install, commission, and maintain distributed control systems (Siemens PCS7) and other automation equipment. This involves analyzing requirements for installation, commissioning and inspecting systems hardware and software, troubleshooting, and resolving problems, and managing the customer’s needs over time. This position requires a technical acumen, ability for critical analysis and attention to detail with an emphasis on strong computer skills. This position requires the ability to travel to remote customer sites in the United States.Responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience with configuration, installation, and commissioning of Siemens PCS7 platform
- Focus on configuration/programming, installation, maintenance, testing, startup, upgrading, and troubleshooting
- Working with DCS, various PLC Systems, and related industrial process instrumentation
Requirements
- 4+ years of Siemens PCS7 experience
- Strong computer, server, and networking skills and basic industrial instrumentation knowledge
- An instrumentation (I&E) and/or engineering background is helpful, emphasis is on programming and daily administrative technical support of the control systems
- Some travel required
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening
- Must be able to comply with customer site requirements for access/entry
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and have a stable work history. Sponsorship is not available
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 25+pounds periodically
- See, respond, and report to dangerous situations
- Bending, walking, climbing, kneeling, sitting, and standing for extended periods
- May be required to wear PPE/Safety gear at specific times
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with company contributions
- Retirement plan with matching contributions
- Generous Paid time off policy, flexible paid holidays
- Short and Long-term disability, life insurance
- Rewarding career with growth potential and opportunities