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Responsibilities will include key involvement in all phases of development, design, execution, and field support of the controls designs of all industrial and renewable solutions products/projects.\nThe Controls Engineer will also play a key role in developing Controls design standards and practices for all industrial related products & projects.\n KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\nInterpret and work from electrical drawings including one-line diagrams, network layouts, and control panel schematics\nSupport controls system design, including panel layouts, I/O design, and circuit development\nCreate and Review Bills of Materials (BOMs)\nWork with design team to provide complete manufacturing drawings.\nWork with engineering and project teams to execute controls scope for projects\nSupport field activities including commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting\nServe as primary customer contact, respond to internal and customer technical inquiries related to controls systems\nParticipate in project meetings as needed (kickoff, design reviews, etc.)\nAssist in documenting sequences of operation and system functionality\nTroubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and communication networks\nSupport projects in the field as required, including sitework if necessary.\nDevelop and modify PLC and HMI programs for assigned projects as required\nOther responsibilities as assigned by TAS.\n JOB SKILLS:\nHighly motivated, self-starter with a strong working knowledge of controls and automation systems.\nTechnical aptitude and the ability to read, support development of, and interpret P&ID’s/control loops\nStrong ability to read and interpret: Electrical diagrams, instrument datasheets, control panel schematics, network/communication layouts\nHands-on experience with-PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred), basic circuit design and panel integration\nFamiliarity with industrial communication protocols such as- Modbus (TCP/IP, RTU), Ethernet/IP, BACnet\nExperience with VFDs and motor control systems\nExperience with Instrumentation and different process inputs/voltages\nAutoCAD and control panel design experience with ability to develop and review 2D drawings\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\nGood communication skills and ability to work in a team environment\nEDUCATION & TRAINING:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering from an accredited four-year program\nA substitution of military leadership and/or technical work experience may be considered in lieu of a technical degree.\nDemonstrated proficiency in technical writing and comprehensive documentation.\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:\nMinimum 2 to 5 years as a Controls/Automation Engineer for an Equipment Packager or a Systems Integrator.\nMust be able to design, configure, program, install & commission PLC, HMI and I&E equipment.\nPREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:\nField commissioning/startup experience.\nData Center design experience is a plus.\nIndustrial HVAC, energy service contracting or central chilled water plant experience.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:\nPosition is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.\n COMPANY OVERVIEW:\nJoin a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.\nTAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 3.5m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customers’ facilities.\nTAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.\nWith our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.\nIMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take \"smoking\" breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes\nThe above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. 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