Company Overview
Signal Peak Silica, LLC (SPS), headquartered in Houston, TX, is a leading manufacturer and reseller of high quality frac sand. Operating first-class production facilities located in Poteet and Carrizo Springs, Texas, to serve the Eagle Ford and Oakwood and Dover, Oklahoma, to serve the SCOOP/STACK and other Midcontinent formations.
SPS is focused on providing premium frac sand in close proximity to its customers, while also being committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees and the communities it serves. We are a company driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, a results-oriented culture, and a philosophy based continuous improvement in our operations and communication.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer for our facilities in Texas and/or Oklahoma. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports directly to the Vice President of Electrical Engineering & Automation and Plant Manager. This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Essential Responsibilities
- Installation, modification, and repair of automated industrial control equipment
- Strong understanding of software utilized within programmable logic control (PLC) systems
- Design, plan, install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controls, variable frequency drives, control panels and load balancing
- Thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Must be available to work off shifts, weekends and holidays as needed
- Work closely with the maintenance team and assist in routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators, and washing/drying equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLC’s and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and servo controllers, safety circuits
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)
- Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all test equipment used to perform repairs of production equipment (Dryers, Baghouses/Dust Collectors, etc.)
- Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled, and document finished work
- Contact vendors, of replacement parts on hand for all equipment
- May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick-up parts from local vendors
- Other duties as assigned
Education and WORK Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree preferred
- Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong machine electrical background. Hardwired controls, digital and analog I/O knowledge and the ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID’s
- Proven PLC Programming experience – Allen Bradley RSLogix and Studio 5000 a must, with networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience desired. PLC background requires writing, debugging, developing, and troubleshooting PLC’s.
- Proven HMI Programming experience – Wonderware InTouch and Historian a must, with System Platform experience desired. HMI background requires developing, debugging and troubleshooting HMI’s
- Computer skills – Windows and server environment, load and configure various software on servers and PC’s
- Must be able to work in adverse working conditions such as heat, wet, cold, noise, etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
- Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical schematics
- Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation
- Knowledge of safety practices such as lockout/tagout, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and proper use of PPE
- Strong communication skills
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet, or dry and dusty
- Safety-sensitivity position
- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
- Ability to operate hand controls with both hands
- Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
- Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather
- Ability to work in cramped quarters
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 150 feet
- Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet
Signal Peak Silica, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Must pass pre-employment testing including, but not limited to, background check, drug screen, physical, and hearing test. Job duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit your resume to the below inbox(s):
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