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San Diego, California, United States
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The Process Control Engineer at Solar Turbines is responsible for developing and implementing the control system design for Balance of Plant equipment, compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design, and developing process control schemes for Solar’s gas turbine and electric motor-driven compressor sets. This position interfaces with Solar’s Business Development and Business Management teams, and directly with customers to lead the implementation of customer requirements in collaboration with a project design engineering team. This position requires providing technical support to Business Management during customer meetings, design reviews and Hazard & Operability Study (HAZOP) discussions, which requires the ability to travel to domestic and international customer locations.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Develop and document control strategies of balance of plant equipment and process control for gas turbine- and electric motor-driven compressors
Develop and document compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design specifications
Lead Balance of Plant Design Reviews with Solar cross-functional engineering team
Provide technical expertise during design review meetings with customers
Design RSLogix PLC software and HMI screens related to controlling balance of plant equipment
Up to 30% business travel
What You Need To Have:
Educational background
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Technical Excellence
Minimum seven (7) years of experience working with turbomachinery and centrifugal compressors
Demonstrated ability to quickly master complex systems and tools
Effective Communication
Clearly articulates orally and in writing with the ability to translate technical issues and requirements to customers and stakeholders+
Top Candidates Will Have:
Technical Excellence
Understanding of PLC programming in RSLogix and Windows-based HMI systems
Understanding of typical compressor applications in the oil & gas industry
Deep knowledge of turbomachinery and centrifugal compressor process control systems
Experience with compressor balance of plant equipment and yard valve control programming
Experience interpreting electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
Experience with customer applications utilizing turbomachinery
Experience with testing software
Experience in developing functional specification for balance of plant equipment
Working with Others
Field experience
Direct experience working with Customers
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Relocation:
Domestic relocation assistance may be offered.
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $171,00.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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