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Job Description Summary

The Lead Controls Engineer will report directly to the Facilities Engineering Manager in a new chemical manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is critical to driving business needs across the site, managing complex issues within functional areas of expertise, and will be heavily involved in identifying critical needs and the creation, implementation, and execution of key projects/solutions in a PSM-covered facility.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Modify various control platforms (PLC, HMI, Alarm Management and DCS) on the site as required

• Support Engineers and maintenance in troubleshooting and commissioning of new equipment

• Leads and supports Root Cause Failure Analysis and execute corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems

• Aid in development of KPIs of strategic areas to help focus site resources.

• Provides troubleshooting support and recommendations to operating units on equipment repair/ reliability including emergency work reviews

• Provides input into the maintenance budget, specifically to identify Infrastructure and Non-Routine spending requirements

• Supports PHA and FMEA as Controls SME and develops recommended solutions

• Provides input on project packages for feasibility, reliability, and maintainability prior to construction release

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of controls engineering experience)

• Minimum of 3 years of controls engineering experience

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university

• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)

• Hands-on knowledge and experience with various types of instrumentation and electrical systems, equipment, and software.

• Experience with any of the following platforms: Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, GE RX3i, GE MarkVIe, Cimplicty HMI

• Experience in chemical/petrochemical instrumentation and electrical maintenance

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

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General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.​

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes