Engineer - Control Systems for YOKOGAWA CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Engineer - Control Systems

Employer:	YOKOGAWA CORPORATION OF AMERICA Updated: Sep 21 2015
Desired Expertise:	Electrical Engineering, Instrument & Controls Engineer
Experience:	5+ years
Minimum Education:	Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location:	New Orleans Area, LA, US
Job Status:	Active / Open
Work Authorization:	None
Job Description:
Yokogawa is currently searching for an Engineer with Control Systems experience. JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine and complex engineering tasks related to process control systems and provides technical support on Yokogawa hardware and software. Responsible for delivering customer satisfaction through analysis, design, and implementation of a control system or subsystems in accordance with customer requirements, accepted industry standards, and Yokogawa standards and procedures. Primary focus is on troubleshooting, repair, Software enhancements, Hardware enhancements, and modifications, including existing Instrumentation, DCS and supervisory system. Gains knowledge and experience on the job. Assignment will be at a customer site facility with some travel to other customer sites. Knowledge of both Yokogawa CENTUM and ProSafe-RS control system is required. Will implement Preventative Maintenance and support system readiness and additions. Implementation of control application from design specific deliverables including control narratives, logic charts or other control design deliverables into the control system is a plus. DUTIES/RESULTS: Provides multi-level shutdown and periodic maintenance services on systems and process products. Responds to/provides remedial and emergency support to system and process product customers. Analyzes customer needs and provides feedback to operations and sales for additional or expanded service opportunities. Typically supports multiple customers. Able to work independently. Conducts systems operational test. Installs system hardware/software upgrades as required. Provides feedback to operations, sales, Technical Support Center and Quality Assurance on system product functionality, service task information necessary to maintain quality and competitive standards. Must have a thorough knowledge of Yokogawa systems and process products, process control principles; must maintain current knowledge of new technologies. Responsible for care and maintenance of all assigned test equipment as well as maintenance of any other assigned Yokogawa properties. Must be willing to travel for job assignments and work outside the normal eight to five work day/week. May be on 24-hour call. Responsible for providing uncompromising quality to all work processes in designated area of responsibility. Proficient with the hardware and software components of Yokogawa DCS systems. Able to integrate multiple Yokogawa systems and a variety of non-Yokogawa systems, such as information management systems, supervisory systems, and standard sub-systems. Conversant with optional software packages, such as batch, Fieldbus, reports, and EXA packages. Able to identify areas for improvement and plans for upgrade, migration, and/or replacement of existing control systems. Answer technical questions raised by or through the account manager as needed to support sales pursuits. Able to determine appropriate options that can be proposed solutions (e.g. EXA packages). Accompany account managers as needed to provide technical support. Responsible for accuracy of proposals regarding estimated hours and scope of work. Responsible for customer satisfaction. Promotes customer confidence in Yokogawa's products and capabilities. Performs other duties as assigned SPECIFICATIONS: Qualifications: Position requires willingness to be on call 24 hours a day for emergency response, as well as extended assignments up to four (4) weeks away from home office/base. Also, willingness to accept assignments at Yokogawa headquarters or affiliates, (for training or instructional purposes), is required as standard part of responsibilities. Education: Engineering or related degree. Prior Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience in the design and implementation of process control systems. Must have knowledge of basic control system hardware, software & applications. Exhibits strong communication skills. Travel: Must be willing to travel extensively for job assignments, maintain a rapport with customer representatives, and be dedicated to safety, quality, service, productivity and customer satisfaction.

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