Project Overview

The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) will safely destroy 2,611 tons of mustard agent in mortar rounds and artillery projectiles stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD) approximately 25 miles from Pueblo, Colorado. Neutralization followed by biotreatment is the technology selected by the Department of Defense to destroy the Pueblo chemical weapons stockpile. The PCAPP plant began the operations and munition destruction phase as of September 2016.  

Candidates for unescorted access to the Chemical Limited Area must successfully clear National Agency Check with Local Check (NACLC). All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at an operating plant. Eligible applicants must be a US Citizen and successfully go through a government screening process. Based on project goals and objectives, candidates established within our local community are desirable.

Position Summary

The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) is looking for a Controls System Engineer at the Pueblo, CO location. This position will report to the Automation Supervisor at the PCAPP project. Controls Systems Engineer III reviews and coordinates documents with suppliers, other disciplines and customers. Coordinates technical issues with Startup & Commissioning and provides assistance to Construction in the field. Proficient with basic engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, and WinCC/ Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) configurations. Proficient with the development of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and the development of Control Strategies. Proficient with process control algorithms and proficient with PLC database programs. Knowledgeable of major regulations and industry codes and standards applicable to instrumentation and Controls. Properly interprets and applies codes & standards and customer design requirements in the preparation of Control Systems design products.

This PCAPP position falls under the scope of the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA). The SCA requires PCAPP to provide employees with benefits and wages no less than the amounts the Department of Labor has established for the location and classification in which the employee will be working.

This is a long-term assignment, and this position will operate on a DuPont shift based working schedule (up to 12 hours at a time, rotating day and night shifts).

Responsibilities 

Responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to:

Review Piping & Instrument Diagrams and Logic Diagrams for control and instrumentation software requirements prepare configuration documents to implement the software requirements, and conduct test plans to validate implemented software

Contributes to maintaining the project’s instrument database using automated tools and has knowledge of the applicability of information to be populated in the instrument database

Achieves work process improvement and promotes continuous work process improvement

Champions non-proprietary electronic data interchange and integrate automation technology where ever practical

Demonstrate leadership qualities with emphasis on continuous improvement and team building, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer or Electro-Mech engineering from an accredited institution with at least 3 years of relevant experience; or MS degree in one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer or Electro-Mech engineering from an accredited institution.

In lieu of a degree, the suitable candidate must possess at least 9 years engineering experience.

Must be able to obtain an EIT or FE Certification within 12 months of hire.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to the Depot.

Must be an U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident

Minimum Qualifications

Must be physically fit and able to work safely at a construction site.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) configurations experience along with experience integrating PLCs into a DCS system

Preferred Qualifications

Programming experience in Honeywell C300 Controllers and Honeywell HMI graphics, Rockwell RS 5000 logic Controllers, and OPC programming.