Innovative Control Solutions, Inc. is a leading global systems integration firm that has been providing automation solutions for critical process and safety applications to a diverse world-wide client base within multiple industries.  We are a leader in control system integration services across all markets.  We are currently in the process of expanding our automation and control system integration team and are looking to hire experienced personnel.

The Sr. Automation Engineer position requires a highly motivated, detailed individual who is self-directed and able to professionally engage with customers. This candidate shall have a working knowledge and experience with Combustion Control and Burner Management Systems that are applied in the Utility Power and Industrial Energy markets along with various types of Power and Auxiliary Boilers including HRSGs and Duct Burners. 

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a strong team supplying the best automation solutions and services.  ICS is leading the way in providing innovative solutions to support the growing efforts of the Utility Power, Oil & Gas, and other industries associated within the Energy Sector Markets that are emerging within the U.S. and around the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Interpreting customer specifications, drawings, and documentation requirements, along with industrial standards such as NFPA, CSA, UL508 and NEMA, then translating these requirements into component bills of material, electrical and control system drawings for CCS and BMS control panels and development of control strategies. 

• Perform programming and configuration including development of logic and process control strategies for Combustion Control Systems (CCS) and Burner Management Systems (BMS) that are applied to large utility-power and industrial boilers along with HRSGs in accordance with NFPA-85 standards. 

• Perform HMI screen development and associated configuration of ICS supplied Operator Workstations, Engineering Workstations, and Historian packages. 

• Support ICS business development and sales team with reviewing customer RFQ specifications, assistance with proposal development and detailed project estimating.

• Read and understand scope documentation detailing control system functionality required for the implementation of PLC and DCS programs.

• Development of logic and control strategies for PLC and DCS based control systems.

• Develop simulation logic to support the functional and dynamic testing of PLC and HMI systems. This will involve testing of integrated control systems to ensure the required functionality and proper operation meets each customer’s specifications and expectations.

• Train customers on use and operation of supplied control system deliverables. 

• Provide direction and interface engineering with the ICS and outside panel shops along electrical installation contractors and third-party vendors as required. 

• Perform on-site start up and commissioning of ICS supplied CCS and BMS control systems.

• Capable of performing tuning and optimization of supplied CCS and BMS control systems.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with fifteen (15) years minimum of related control system experience. 

• Strong knowledge of NFPA guidelines that apply to CCS and BMS design and applications. 

• ISA 84 Certifications for SIS and BMS applications is a benefit 

• Proven experience in effectively programming and integration of the following control system platforms listed below: 

  • Allen Bradley Logix PLCs
  • Emerson Delta V
  • Invensys Triconex Platforms

• Proven experience in effectively programming and configuration of the following HMI platforms listed below: 

  • Rockwell Automation Factory Talk SE & ME, Plant PAX
  • Emerson Delta V

  • Wonderware System Platform (Archestra) and Intouch 

• Experience with client / server architectures including virtualization with VMWare is a plus.

• Knowledge of OSI PI and other Historian packages is a plus.

• Experience with engineering design programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, etc.

• Proficient with Microsoft software

• Knowledge of HMI and control system communication networks including related hardware such as Ethernet switches and media converters, various types of communication protocols and media that are applied in redundant and simplex architecture designs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Work autonomously while cultivating a team environment with fellow automation engineers and designers.

• Have excellent troubleshooting skills.

• Effective at communicating with management, customers, and vendors.

• Motivated, self starter who will take ownership of tasks.

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Innovative Control Solutions, Inc. is a leading global systems integration firm that has been providing automation solutions for critical process and safety applications to a diverse world-wide client base within multiple industries.  We are a leader in control system integration services across all markets.  We are currently in the process of expanding our automation and control system integration team and are looking to hire experienced personnel.

The Control System Engineer position requires a highly motivated, detailed individual who is self-directed and able to professionally engage with customers.  This candidate shall have a working knowledge and experience with Combustion Control and Burner Management Systems that are applied in the Utility Power Industry along with various types of Power and Auxiliary Boilers including HRSGs and Duct Burners.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a strong team supplying the best automation solutions and services.  ICS is leading the way in providing innovative solutions to support the growing efforts of the Utility Power, Oil & Gas, and other industries associated within the Energy Sector Markets that are emerging within the U.S. and around the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to lead a highly qualified control system and automation engineering team on large and multiple projects with an end‐result of delivering high‐quality control system solutions that meets or exceeds every customers’ expectations.

• To establish design criteria and specifications for process control systems in accordance with the project requirements.

• Effectively communicate the project scope, completion dates, and technical expectations required to the ICS automation team for each respective project along with assigning tasks to all technical resources.

• Industry experience to draw from which provides intimate understanding of customer motives and business drivers.

• Ensure that required prerequisites (e.g. design inputs, tools, documentation, deliverables, schedule, budget) are in place prior to commencing work.

• Must be capable of producing and/or approving functional and detailed design specifications.

• Capable of identifying and analyzing design changes and modify design documents accordingly.

• Executes every project to appropriate standards and quality management system requirements.

• Select equipment and materials to project requirements.

• Must be willing to share technical knowledge with project team, proposal team, product business units, sales, consultants, etc.

• Capable of managing progress and technical problems and/or changes within the project team or scope.

• Serves as a technical interface with customers, establishing professional relationships to ensure that the technical project requirements are fully defined, agreed and delivered within project scope, schedule and budget.

• Acts as technical interface to 3rd party suppliers to assure correct functionality of the 3rd party deliverables including the correct integration of those deliverables in the ICS scope.

• Must be capable of monitoring and controlling the technical project scope against the project plan and Functional & Detailed Design Specifications to ensure compliance and on‐time delivery.

• Monitoring progress and performance of engineering contractor / equipment vendors during the execution of work.

• Inspect integrated control panels and equipment at the ICS factory or third‐party facilities to ensure compliance with specifications and design documentation.

• Interpreting customer specifications, drawings, and scope documentation requirements, along with industrial standards such as NFPA, CSA, UL508 and NEMA, then translating these requirements into component bills of material, electrical and control system drawings for control panel integration, and development of control system strategies.

• Support ICS business development activities and sales team with reviewing customer RFQ specifications, assist with providing input to the ICS proposal team along with detailed project estimating.

• Read and understand scope documentation detailing control system functionality required for the implementation of PLC and DCS architecture design and program development.

• Development of logic and control strategies for PLC and DCS based critical process and safety control systems.

• Develop simulation logic to support the functional and dynamic testing of PLC and HMI systems. This will involve testing of integrated control systems to ensure the required functionality and proper operation meets each customer’s specifications and expectations.

• Train customers on use and operation of supplied control system deliverables.

• Provide direction and interface engineering with the ICS panel shop, third‐party integrators, electrical installation contractors, and/or any third‐party vendors as required.

• Perform on‐site start up and commissioning of ICS supplied control systems at customer sites which may require travel.

• Capable of performing tuning and optimization of supplied control systems.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with twelve (12) years minimum of related control system experience in the Oil and Gas Industry or equivalent experience.

• Strong knowledge of TUV, IEC, ATEX, and NFPA guidelines that apply to the control system designs applied in the Oil & Gas Industry.

• ISA 84 Certifications for SIS applications involving SIL Levels 1, 2, & 3 is highly beneficial including strong familiarity with IEC‐61508, 61511, and 61131.

• Proven experience with conducting or involvement with a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF), and performing PFD & PFH calculations determining SIL rated systems, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) is a highly beneficial.

• Proven experience in programming and integration of the following control system platforms listed below:
  • Allen Bradley Logix PLCs
  • Rockwell Automation AADvance SIS System
  • Emerson Delta V (M & S Series) Process & Safety Platforms
  • Invensys Triconex Tricon & Trident SIS Systems
  • Honeywell Experian DCS
  • Schneider Electric PLCs
• Proven experience in programming and configuration of the following HMI platforms listed below:
  • Rockwell Automation Factory Talk SE & ME, Plant PAX
  • Wonderware System Platform (Archestra) and Intouch
  • Emerson Delta V
  • Honeywell Experian DCS

• Experience with client / server architectures including virtualization with VMWare is a plus.

• Knowledge of OSI PI and other Historian packages is a plus.

• Experience with engineering design programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, etc.

• Proficient with Microsoft software applications (MS Word/Excel/Power‐Point/Visio).

• Knowledge of HMI and control system communication networks including related hardware such as Ethernet switches and media converters, various types of communication protocols and media that are applied in redundant and simplex architecture designs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Work autonomously while cultivating a team environment with fellow automation engineers and designers.

• Have excellent troubleshooting skills.

• Effective at communicating with management, customers, and vendors.

• Motivated, self‐starter who will take ownership of tasks.

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Innovative Control Solutions (ICS) is a leading systems integration firm providing professional services and control system solutions to a diverse world‐wide client base within multiple industries, specializing in the upstream, midstream, and downstream markets. ICS is currently in the process of expanding sales efforts in the Houston, Texas area and is actively looking to hire an experienced sales associate to cover this territory.

ICS is searching for a highly professional and energetic sales associate with a passion for customer engagement and satisfaction. The selected candidate will manage a sales territory consisting of many end user customers, EPC firms, and OEM packagers established in the Oil and Gas industry. This includes creating and executing a territory plan focused on expanding business with existing customers and developing new prospective customers. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a strong team, selling the best automation solutions and services in the Oil & Gas market.

Responsibilities:

• Primary customer interface, providing details of ICS’s services and solutions to customers
• Develop new customers while expanding established accounts
• Work independently to schedule 6 to 10 customer meetings weekly
• Prepare and maintain business plan to meet ICS sales targets and business objectives
• Interface effectively with inside sales team to create estimates and proposals
• Present to clients while effectively articulating the specifics
• Work closely with clients to provide custom solutions to meet desired specifications
• Stay up to date with industry trends as it relates to customer requirements, opportunities and
• competition to help win business
• Build long‐term partnerships with senior management for key customer accounts along with developing a complete understanding of organizational structures and key buying influences

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• BS in Engineering preferred but not required
• 3+ years of sales experience in industrial automation, specifically O&G
• 5+ years of experience within the upstream, midstream, and/or downstream markets with a focus on automation and controls
• Strong familiarity with the following OEM control system platforms:
  • Rockwell Automation products (PlantPAx, FactoryTalk SE, Logix PLC hardware)
  • Wonderware HMI software products (System Platform, InTouch, ArchestraA)
  • Emerson DeltaV platform
  • Invensys Triconex
• Track record of winning new business as well as further developing existing clients
• Experience working for a control systems integrator or vendor in the O&G industry is a plus.
• Strong business development hunter mentality
• Ability to work remotely and independently
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Shall be able to carry a weight of a least 35 pounds
• Shall be able to walk through customer sites, including climbing ladders

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Innovative Control Solutions, Inc. is a leading global systems integration firm that has been providing automation solutions for critical process and safety applications to a diverse world‐wide client base within multiple industries. We are a leader in control system integration services across all markets. We are currently in the process of expanding our automation and control system integration team and are looking to hire experienced personnel.

The Sr. Automation Engineer position requires a highly motivated, detailed individual who is self‐directed and able to professionally engage with customers. This candidate shall have a working knowledge and experience with critical process and safety control system that are applied in the Oil and Gas Industry.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a strong team supplying the best automation solutions and services. ICS is leading the way in providing innovative solutions to support the growing efforts of the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Petrochemical, Industrial Energy, and other industries associated within the Energy Sector Markets that are emerging within the U.S. and around the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Interpreting customer specifications, drawings, and documentation requirements, along with industrial standards such as NFPA, CSA, UL508 and NEMA, then translating these requirements into component bills of material, electrical and control system drawings for control panel integration, and development of control system strategies.
• Support ICS business development activities and sales team with reviewing customer RFQ specifications, assist with providing input to the ICS proposal team along with detailed project estimating.
• Read and understand scope documentation detailing control system functionality required for the implementation of PLC and DCS architecture design and program development.
• Development of logic and control strategies for PLC and DCS based critical process and safety control systems.
• Develop HMI screens and perform associated configurations of Operator Workstations (OWS), Engineering Workstations (EWS), including setup of Historian Workstations and Report Development.
• Conduct and/or participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of ICS supplied control systems.
• Develop simulation logic to support the functional and dynamic testing of PLC and HMI systems. This will involve testing of integrated control systems to ensure the required functionality and proper operation meets each customer’s specifications and expectations.
• Train customers on use and operation of supplied control system deliverables.
• Provide direction and interface engineering with the ICS and outside panel shops along electrical installation contractors and third‐party vendors as required.
• Perform on‐site start up and commissioning of ICS supplied control systems at customer sites which require travel.
• Capable of performing tuning and optimization of supplied control systems.

Qualification & Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with ten (10) years minimum of related control system experience or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of TUV, IEC, ATEX, and NFPA guidelines that apply to the control system designs applied in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• ISA 84 Certifications for SIS applications involving SIL Levels 1, 2, & 3 are highly beneficial including strong familiarity with IEC‐61508, 61511, and 61131.
• Proven experience with conducting or involvement with a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF), and performing PFD & PFH calculations determining SIL rated systems, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) is a highly beneficial.
• Proven experience in effectively programming and integration of the following control system platforms listed below:
  • Allen Bradley Logix PLCs
  • Rockwell Automation AADvance SIS System
  • Emerson Delta V (M & S Series) Process & Safety Platform (highly beneficial)
  • Invensys Triconex Tricon & Trident SIS Systems
  • Schneider Electric PLCs
• Proven experience in effectively programming and configuration of the following HMI platforms listed below:
  • Rockwell Automation Factory Talk SE & ME, Plant PAX
  • Wonderware System Platform (Archestra) and Intouch (Certification with System Platform‐
  • Archestra is highly beneficial)
  • Emerson Delta V (highly beneficial)
  • Red Lion HMI systems
• Experience with client / server architectures including virtualization with VMWare is a highly beneficial.
• Knowledge and proven experience with OSI PI and other Historian packages.
• Experience with engineering design programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft software applications (MS Word/Excel/Power‐Point/Visio)
• Knowledge of HMI and control system communication networks including related hardware such as Ethernet switches and media converters, various types of communication protocols and media that are applied in redundant and simplex architecture designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work autonomously while cultivating a team environment with fellow automation engineers and designers.
• Have excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Effective at communicating with management, customers, and vendors.
• Motivated, self‐starter who will take ownership of tasks.

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Innovative Control Solutions, Inc. is a leading global systems integration firm that has been providing automation solutions for critical process and safety applications to a diverse world-wide client base within multiple industries.  We are a leader in control system integration services across all markets.  We are currently in the process of expanding our automation and control system integration team and are looking to hire experienced personnel.

The Instrumentation Technician position requires a highly motivated, detailed individual who is self-directed and able to professionally engage with customers.  This candidates primary duties will include being responsible for installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive and corrective maintenance of automation equipment and associated instrumentation for surface facilities and wells.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a strong team supplying the best automation solutions and services.  ICS is leading the way in providing innovative solutions to support the growing efforts of the Utility Power, Oil & Gas, and other industries associated within the Energy Sector Markets that are emerging within the U.S. and around the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, calibration, configuration, and maintenance activities on wired and wireless instrumentation for surface facilities and wells.
• Perform troubleshooting for process equipment hardware and programming of controllers such as PLCs, POCs (pump off controllers), and VSDs (variable speed drives).
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot facilities and well-communications equipment including but not limited to radios, access points, and network switches.
• Support maintenance, upgrades, and new installs on surface facilities and wells in coordination with other teams.
• Perform testing on end devices, alarms, and shutdowns for new installs and upgrades.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Operations team.
• Work jointly with the Operations and Electrical teams on process and equipment troubleshooting on facilities and wells in order to maximize systems’ availability.
• Document automation equipment maintenance.
• Analyze automation equipment failures and propose solutions to address the failures so they do not occur in the future.
• Support automation parts procurement and monitor current supply to ensure availability of spare parts.
• Ensure automation equipment is installed and functioning according to the facility design and applicable automation standards.
• Coordinate vendors when additional support is required to perform work.
• Perform automation work in compliance with all corporate and local area safety procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Education: minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent, 2 year technical degree preferred
• Experience: 2 or more years of oil and gas automation related experience.
• Understanding of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including but not limited to instrumentation configuration and PLC programming applications.
• Understanding of electrical equipment operation, maintenance and industry safety practices.
• Understanding of PLC hardware and programs based on ladder logic. Function blocks and structured text knowledge is desired.
• Understanding of pump off controllers, remote terminal units (RTUs), and variable speed drives theory of operation.
• Understanding on oil and gas production facilities and process control theory.
• Understanding of Compression automation controls and trouble shooting
• Understanding of wireless radio communications.
• Excellent understanding of P&IDs, PFDs, Cause & Effect charts, I/O drawings and process control information.
• Knowledgeable about industrial instrumentation and measurement principles.
• Knowledgeable about calibration tools for industrial instrumentation. (e.g., Field communicators, process calibrators, etc.)
• Knowledgeable about SCADA systems operation, including but not limited to HMI, alarming, trending and analysis tools.

Skills and abilities:

• Action oriented, analytical, and problem solving skills to effectively find failure causes and perform repairs by means of HMI, programming and calibration tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and team work skills interacting with own and external groups.
• Excellent Upstream Well knowledge.
• Skillful in reading electronic schematics, identifying components, and understanding their functions.
• Responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Able to effectively communicate information to non-automation personnel.
• Excellent technical learning skills and adaptability to new technologies and equipment.
• Able to perform maintenance activities and deliver results without supervision.

Other:

• Must have valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Must be available Monday – Friday and ability to work overtime as needed
• Will need to reside in Permian Basin or willing to relocate to Permian Basin.

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ICS is a leading global control systems integration firm that provides a wide range of automation services to a diverse world-wide client base. In order to meet our corporate growth and diversification initiatives, we are seeking an experienced results-driven Sr. Sales Executive to drive control systems integration revenue significantly in target industries that include Central Utility Plants (CUP), Cooling & Heating Plants (CHP), Industrial Energy Applications (Combined Cycle Power Plants/ Waste Heat
Recovery Units), Mining & Metals, Mission Critical (Data Centers), Life Sciences, and Pharmaceuticals.

Position Overview
Job Description:
Innovative Control Solutions is searching for a highly professional Sr. Sales Executive with a passion for customer engagement and satisfaction. The selected candidate is expected to cultivate and manage a customer base on a national level that is comprised of end-users, EPC firms, General Contractors (GCs), OEMs, large Electrical Contractor firms, and integration partners. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a strong team selling the best automation solutions and services in several industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities/Expectations
Sr. Sales Associate – Controls & Automation

• Business Development & Relationship Building: Effectively interface with the key EPC firms, General Contractors, Electrical Contracting firms, OEMs, and end-user customers that are associated with our target industries on a regular basis to identify upcoming project and RFQ opportunities. This also includes building and maintaining long term partnerships with senior management at key customer accounts
• Direct Sales Support & Database Mining: Expectations will include generating opportunities through database mining, cold calling, leveraging existing business accounts & relationships, and expanding ICS’s network through trade shows and industry organizations
• Assist with managing and maintaining the CRM with the ICS Sales Team
• Work closely with the ICS proposal and engineering team members on RFQ opportunities
• Help develop effective sales strategies and plans to facilitate significant growth business markets along with managing an opportunity pipeline, forecasting, and providing sales reports on a weekly/monthly, quarterly basis
• Constantly stay up to date with industry trends in technology as well as industry projects to help win business

Essential Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree is a plus
• Strong business development skills with a “hunter” mentality, ability to penetrate new markets effectively with prospect conversion, successfully manage accounts at all levels, and has exceptional persuasion and negotiation skills
• Five (5) years-plus of experience with energy-related industries and applications that includes District Energy, Central Utility Plants (CUP), Cooling & Heating Plants (CHP), Mission Critical, and Industrial Energy Applications (Combined Cycle Power Plants/Waste Heat Recovery Units/BioDiesel)
• Strong familiarity with control system platforms that include Rockwell Automation (i.e., Plant PAX, Factory Talk SE, Logix PLC hardware) along with the Emerson Delta-V, and Schneider Electric
• Willing to travel 50% in order to meet with target customers in North America
• Ability to work remotely and produce results
• Understanding the industrial automation market as it relates to customer requirements, opportunities and competition
• Perform client presentations and articulate the value proposition of ICS solutions /services offerings
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check, possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record, and must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for an employer-sponsored visa (work permit)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Innovative Control Solutions (ICS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. ICS is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE
No Agencies Please. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Innovative Control Solutions from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to Innovative Control Solutions mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Innovative Control Solutions employees, or to Innovative Control Solutions resume database will be considered Innovative Control Solutions property. Innovative Control Solutions will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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