ACT Power Services
renewable operations
ControlsEngineer
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“Controls Engineer at ACT Power Services. Skills: Controls System Design, Programming and Implementation, Integration and Testing. design, develop and optimize control systems for solar sites. Design and modify control architectures, including selection and integration of sensors, actuators, PLCs, RTACs and other hardware components”
What You'll Achieve.
maximizes production; preserves compliance; ensures the safety of our personnel and communities; achieve desired system performance, accuracy, and reliability; ensure smooth system operation; ensure proper functionality and safety
Industry & Context.
Ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues and implement effective solutions.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or a related field., Proficiency in PLC programming languages (e. g. , ladder logic, structured text) and HMI/SCADA systems., understanding of control system theories, algorithms, and principles., Experience with industrial communication protocols (e. g. , Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP)., Ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues and implement effective solutions.
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
What You'll Do.
develop and optimize control systems for solar sites
Design and modify control architectures
including selection and integration of sensors
RTACs and other hardware components
Develop and implement control algorithms to achieve desired system performance
Program and configure PLCs
and other control devices to execute desired control strategies
Script and implement software for automated control
and real-time monitoring
Troubleshoot and debug control software to ensure smooth system operation.
Integrate control systems with mechanical components
and software applications
Conduct thorough testing and validation of control systems
including simulation and real-world testing involving control room operators and field personnel to ensure proper functionality and safety
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with control room operators, field personnel, engineers and the OT team and electrical, and software engineers; working closely with cross-functional teams; involving control room operators and field personnel
Full Job Description
ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our dynamic Operational Technology team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in control systems design, automation, and programming. This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and optimize control strategies for the utility-scale solar sites we manage. Key Responsibilities: Controls System Design: Collaborate with control room operators, field personnel, engineers and the OT team and electrical, and software engineers to design, develop and optimize control systems for solar sites Design and modify control architectures, including selection and integration of sensors, actuators, PLCs, RTACs and other hardware components Develop and implement control algorithms to achieve desired system performance, accuracy, and reliability Programming and Implementation: Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and other control devices to execute desired control strategies Script and implement software for automated control, data acquisition, and real-time monitoring Troubleshoot and debug control software to ensure smooth system operation. Integration and Testing: Integrate control systems with mechanical components, electrical sy
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