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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, programming, testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), and controls systems. The candidate will be responsible for design changes, following the Engineering Change Notice process. The candidate shall be able to create logic, program, and troubleshoot using RSLogix Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, Factory Talk View, and other PLC programming suites as needed. The candidate shall be able to interface instruments, field devices, and other equipment to existing site PLC's, and provide interface support with our site SCADA software (Ignition). The candidate shall have a technical understanding of interfacing with SCADA software. The candidate shall have a working knowledge of media conversion and communication protocols such as Modbus and TCP/IP and their application to connecting PLCs and field devices. The candidate shall have a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical instrumentation, actuators, and variable frequency drives. In addition, the candidate will be required to support other groups as directed. The candidate will support testing and commissioning activities as directed. Some travel will be required, but will be limited.
Exempt Salary Grade (30 – 34) Minimum Qualifications: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.
Bachelor's Degree with two (2) years of technical experience, or Associates Degree with six (6) years of technical experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalent with ten (10) years of technical experience is required. Technical experience must include at least two (2) years of programming, troubleshooting, and testing PLC's. Some technical experience in system control/integration, automation and networking is required. Must have strong interface skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment with minimal direction. Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: BS in Engineering or technical field is desired. Ignition Certified Training and/or Rockwell Automation Certified Training is a plus. PLC development experience using ISaGRAF would be ideal. Programming experience in Python is preferred Preference given to experience with Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design considerations. Experience with surface and underground mining Industrial Control Systems (ICS) systems and related equipment. Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus. Relocation assistance available for this position, if relocating more than 50 miles from current residence.
Starting salary $76,724 per year *
Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e., education and experience). EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact or email for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.
Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.
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