Controls Engineer

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. At Nexans' Innovation Business Group this means innovation beyond cable to bring differentiation and value to our customers, through disruptive services & solutions.

Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organization where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment - Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome!

Position : Controls Engineer

Date: 2023

Salary Status: Salary, Exempt

Organization

Function: Technical

Country : United States

Location : El Dorado, AR

Reports to (title) : Manager Engineering and Maintenance

Context (Examples: creation or restructuration of a department, process maturity, new position, current specific department stakes etc.)

Research and design machine and plant control systems and oversee their implementation

Purpose (Sum up the position using one or two sentences)

To oversee electrical projects for maintenance and the upgrading of existing facilities and equipment
Provides leadership and technical support for manufacturing operations
Key resource for machine electrical and control systems with and without PLCs and PCs

Areas of responsibility (Use active verbs to define areas of responsibility and especially the weight of each responsibility : “Manage”, “Support”, “Participate”; “Is responsible for”, “Is in charge of”, “Promote”, “Contribute” etc.)

Define, scope, schedule, develop, and coordinate electrical and control systems projects of varying sizes and importance from conception through completion
Manage Project budgets and schedule to ensure cost and deadlines are met
Support all electrical projects
Responsible for project costing of electrical systems
Support electricians and E&I’s in trouble shooting of plant electrical systems
Maintain facility electrical systems
Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications
Mitigate obsolescence equipment electrical controls
Implement error proofing solutions that are integrated into the manufacturing process control system
Participate in new equipment design and build reviews to ensure that the electrical control systems meet Nexans AmerCable’ s specifications
Support electrical testing equipment including high voltage (>100KV) withstand, resistance, and capacitance testing
Adhere to all Nexans AmerCable’ s Safety Standards and Safe Work Practices
Follow and abides by Nexans Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Standards

Expected results (What is the expected contribution of the position? What are the main objectives and expected results linked to objectives?)

Ensure plant equipment is operating and optimized
Ensure equipment control systems meet all applicable safety standards
Produce CAD drawings of new and modified electrical systems
Involved with the identification of PM tasks as described by Nexans Excellence Way in Maintenance
Process monitoring and control systems including all levels of automation ranging from discrete monitoring to full line automation
Maintain facility electrical power distribution system and all related drawings

Position sizing (A few key indicators of the position such as: Revenue, Budget, Sales volume, number of N-1 etc.)

N-1=12
Project budget = up to 250KUSD

Required skills and qualifications (Management and function competencies regarding available Nexans models, personal attributes, education, experience)

5+ years of programming experience using the following Rockwell Automation products:

• ControlLogix • CompactLogix • MicroLogix • RS Logix 5000

Demonstrated experience with AC/DC motors and drives specifically PowerFlex 700 series drives
Ability to develop the PLC logic and HMI screens for an integrated HMI/PLC system
Siemens experience a plus
Ability to create/modify drawings with 2D CAD (AutoCAD)
Read, create and maintain single line diagrams and electrical control schematics
5+ years experience in Maintenance and Manufacturing
Minimum 5 years supervisory experience
Strong interpersonal & negotiation skills
Strong organizational / time management skills, with a high degree of self-motivation & ability to work independently
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Demonstrated experience in the application of advanced P&ID control schemes / methodologies
AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. BS in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology a plus

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance, united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at the same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.

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