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The Specialist III works under general supervision on moderately complex machine safety assignments and assists with larger and more complex projects. This position applies working knowledge of machine safety principles, risk assessment methodologies, safety-related controls, and applicable industry standards to develop practical safety solutions that meet client and project requirements.\nPrimary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:\nUnderstand and practice Hargrove C&A core values.\nDevelop an understanding of CSIA processes and procedures.\nRecognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly to the Project Engineer or Lead.\nAssist with machine safety risk assessments, machine safety audits, and identification of hazards and risk reduction requirements.\nAssist in developing and implementing machine safety solutions in accordance with applicable standards, client requirements, and project specifications.\nAssist with the selection and application of machine safety devices and safety-related control components, including:Emergency stops\nSafety interlocks\nSafety light curtains\nSafety mats and scanners\nGuard switches\nSafety relays\nSafety PLCs\nTwo-hand controls\nSafety-rated sensors and devices\n\nAssist with determining Safety Performance Levels (PL) and/or Safety Integrity Levels (SIL), as applicable to project scope.\nUtilize Sistema or similar machine safety calculation tools to support safety-related control system analysis.\nAssist with the development of safety circuits, safety control logic, and safety-related PLC programs.\nAssist with configuration and troubleshooting of safety PLCs, safety I/O, safety relays, and other safety-related control components.\nAssist with verification and validation of machine safety functions.\nParticipate in machine safety testing, commissioning, and startup activities.\nTroubleshoot machine safety circuits, safety devices, safety PLCs, safety I/O, and related control system issues.\nAssist with the development of machine safety specifications, safety function requirements, and safety-related control system documentation.\nAssist with project documentation, including:Machine safety risk assessments\nSafety function specifications\nSafety circuit drawings\nSafety requirements documentation\nSafety validation plans and reports\nSafety test procedures\nFactory acceptance testing procedures\nSite acceptance testing procedures\nControl narratives\nScope of work documents\nI/O listings\nNetwork and architecture drawings\nCommunications data maps\nCutover procedures\n\nRead and interpret electrical schematics, machine safety circuit drawings, P&IDs, motor elementaries, instrument loop sheets, equipment drawings, and control system documentation.\nAssist with fieldwork to gather equipment information, evaluate existing safety systems, and retrieve existing control system configurations.\nReview other discipline drawings and documentation for Controls & Automation and machine safety input.\nAssist with developing controls and machine safety hardware installation documentation from vendor equipment drawings and project information.\nDevelop an understanding of industrial control systems and their interaction with safety-related control systems.\nProvide technical support and troubleshooting to teammates and clients for machine safety and control system issues.\nContact and interact with vendors regarding machine safety components, applications, and technical issues.\nProvide technical guidance to less experienced teammates and Co-Ops as appropriate.\nDemonstrate good time management and effectively prioritize assigned tasks.\nApply Hargrove Policies and Procedures (HMS).\n\nIdeal Background\nEducation: Associate of Science degree in Electronics Technology, Information Technology, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field is highly preferred. Equivalent technical education and relevant industrial experience may be considered.\nRegistration: TÜV Functional Safety, CMSE, CFSE, ISA, Master Electrician, Microsoft, Cisco, or other relevant controls, automation, electrical, or machine safety certifications are preferred.\nExperience: This position requires 5 to 8 years of relevant industrial experience in controls and automation, electrical controls, industrial automation, or machine safety, with demonstrated experience in industrial machine safety, safety-related control systems, machine safety risk assessments, or automation safety applications preferred.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nAbility to conduct or support machine safety audits and risk assessments.\nExperience with Sistema or other machine safety risk calculation methodologies.\nWorking knowledge of industrial machine safety principles and safety-related control systems.\nKnowledge of machine safety hardware, software, and safety-related control technologies.\nUnderstanding of the difference between standard control functions and safety-related control functions.\nAbility to understand and troubleshoot safety circuits and safety devices.\nFamiliarity with safety-rated PLCs, safety relays, safety I/O, safety controllers, and safety-rated field devices.\nUnderstanding of Safety Performance Level (PL) and/or Safety Integrity Level (SIL) concepts.\nFamiliarity with machine safety validation, testing, and documentation.\nFamiliarity with applicable machine safety standards and regulations, including ANSI B11, NFPA 79, ISO 13849, IEC 62061, and OSHA requirements.\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, machine safety circuits, P&IDs, control system documentation, and equipment drawings.\nBasic to intermediate knowledge of PLCs and industrial automation systems.\nAbility to provide basic troubleshooting for control and safety systems, including:Software problems in the field\nNetworking problems in the field\nI/O problems in the field\nHardware issues in the field\nSafety circuit faults\nSafety device faults\n\nFamiliarity with industrial communication networks and protocols.\nComputer skills including Microsoft Office products.\nAbility to effectively communicate technical information verbally and in writing.\nAbility to estimate and/or forecast completion of assigned tasks.\nAbility to work effectively in a virtual and multidisciplinary team environment.\nAbility to mentor Co-Ops and less experienced teammates.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.\nAbility to travel by vehicle and/or commercial flight, including overnight trips.\nAbility to work in industrial and manufacturing environments.\nAbility to access equipment, machinery, electrical panels, control panels, and other field equipment as required.\nAbility to safely perform field observations, assessments, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities while following applicable site safety requirements.\nHargrove Culture\nWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.\nOur safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.\nAs a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.\nEqual Opportunity Employment Statement\nHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction employer. 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