Controls Engineer - Kingston, United States - Visium Resources

Description

Details:

Introduction

Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Controls Engineer position. This position is a contract opportunity which is expected to be on-site in Maryland, for a duration of greater than one year, potentially direct.

Summary

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for work on Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel No. 9 (Tunnel 9) located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Tunnel 9 provides aerodynamic simulation critical to hypersonic system development and hypersonic vehicle technologies at speeds from Mach 7 to Mach 18, a capability unmatched anywhere in the United States.

The Controls Engineer is responsible for sustainment and maintenance of the electrical machinery and control systems required to achieve reliable wind tunnel facility operations.

Specific tasks associated with this type of work include but are not limited to:

• Provide facility pressure/temperature measurement, flow/valve controls, process controls, and electrical distribution with a safety focus.
• Responsible for long term reliability, availability, and maintainability of the assigned facility control systems.
• Act as technical point of contact for facility electrical and controls engineering issues.
• Ensure proper development of requirements, schedules, budget estimates and statements of work for facility repair and refurbishment projects.
• Perform system analyses, track system reliability, availability, and cost parameters as well as maintaining system records and configuration management and control.
• Maintain/upgrade control systems utilizing LabView, National Instruments hardware (cDAQ, cRIO, PXI) and PLC programming.
• Work closely with technicians and electricians in the field and in a hands on setting to predict performance, diagnose, and troubleshoot problems. May require working in cramped or confined spaces on occasion.
• Conduct and write up system safety hazard analyses and write clear work instructions.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

Details:

Qualified candidates would have the following:

• B.S. degree in engineering or mechatronics from a regionally accredited college or university and 4-7 years of progressive and relevant engineering experience.
• Security clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant electrical engineering experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, testing and measuring systems, field engineering, or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants, etc.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication
• Design experience with Allen-Bradley.
• Experience with RSView.

Visium Resources is an award-winning employment firm with a mission to match talented individuals with highly successful organizations. At Visium, our company's success is based on your success. When you work with us, you are never 'just a number'. You are our most important asset. Here, you will know us by name through our regular visits to client sites and even occasional luncheons. We will always be there when you need assistance and will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are as successful as possible. Whether you're looking for contract, contract-to-hire or permanent opportunities, we firmly believe there is no employment agency that will work harder for you than Visium.

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