Controls Systems Engineer - Allen, United States - The Weir Group

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Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Division:

Weir ESCO

Location:

Newton MS

Hybrid Role - 2 Days on-site / 3 Days Remote


Purpose of Role:
At

Weir

, we're propelling our foundries into the digital age. As a

Senior

Controls Systems Engineer

, you'll play a pivotal role in optimizing and hardening our control systems across North American facilities with a focus on our Newton, MS foundry. Your expertise will drive strategic upgrades, enhance reliability, and ensure peak performance. Collaborating closely with IT, operations, maintenance, and external contractors, you'll guide projects from proof-of-concept to full implementation. If you're hands-on, innovative, and ready to shape the future of industrial automation, this role is your

gateway to impactful work.


Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future:

At Weir, the growing world depends on us.

It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive.

And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to g

row your own way:

Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take.

Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong :

Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.

We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.


Key Responsibilities:
Upgrade Planning

:

Develop and Maintain a 5-year upgrade plan for obsolete PLC's in our Newton, MS Foundry.
Project Management:

Lead PLC upgrade projects to enhance site reliability.
Optimization

:

Collaborate with stakeholders to improve control systems' reliability and efficiency.
Data-Driven Insights

:

Train users and expand data streams on our Aveva platform for more effective problem-solving

.
Safety First:

Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.

Bachelors in a relevant engineering field (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) with 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing $100K+ control systems upgrades or installations.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work toward high-level objectives with minimal guidance.
Proficiency with PLC Programming software (Allen-Bradley preferred) and control systems diagnostics.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable.

Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost.

With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future.

We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page

and LinkedIn Life Page .

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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About Us

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it's exciting. And it's one we can't wait to be part of.
Thank you for your interest in joining us.

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