Industrial Controls Engineer

AppleOne - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Industrial Controls Engineer will work collaboratively with internal and external teams to enhance operational efficiencies and implement advanced technologies at export terminals and maintenance facilities. This role encompasses a variety of industrial equipment, focusing on improving the reliability and capability of systems critical to production processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute projects to improve equipment capability and reliability at export terminals and maintenance shops, focusing on electro-mechanical controls.
• Collaborate with operations teams to schedule proactive improvement activities.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for machine automation, overseeing the performance and reliability of PLC, VFD, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Assess reliability and oversee improvements to power distribution systems including 13.8kV primary and 5kV machine power.
• Use engineering principles to identify performance indicators and optimize integrated systems involving personnel, processes, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Develop project scopes, establish budgets, create schedules, and determine resource needs for efficient project completion.
• Lead teams to successfully execute projects, ensuring quality oversight and approving expenses and invoices.
• Maintain safety and quality standards throughout project execution.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or 4-year degree in engineering or other technical discipline with 3+ years of experience managing machine or system engineering projects.
• Experience with machine/system control philosophy and power distribution, particularly medium voltage systems.
• Familiarity with vendor and supplier management.
• Understanding of industrial safety systems and compliance regulations (NFPA/NEC/OSHA, etc.).
• Associate's or 2-year degree with 5+ years of experience, or completed training from a military or STEM trade school.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate Degree or higher in Engineering or a STEM related field.
• 7+ years of experience in machine or system engineering projects.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs is highly desirable.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in Mechanical Operations, Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Business/Strategic Management, Skilled Trades, or the Military.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with an annual bonus and a monthly geographic stipend.
• Major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and any statutory sick pay for temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.