Field Applications Specialist
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
Field Applications Specialists are primarily responsible for the implementation of Instrumentation & Control Systems projects.
This work may include system design, build, installation, startup, and follow-up service.
FAS Engineers may use HMI expertise to set up the Customer computer system hardware and network, configure the SCADA application software, perform startup and testing, and provide training.
FAS Engineers may use PLC expertise to develop PLC application monitoring and control software, perform startup and testing, and provide training.
FAS Technicians work on all aspects of I&C projects including instrument installation, calibrating, and commissioning; panel terminations, as-built markups, and testing; network terminations and testing; and instrumentation and panel training.
All FASs perform high-level systems troubleshooting and repair, installation and modification of integrated systems, and provide internal and external technical support.
This often includes basic PLC and HMI program modification, up/downloading, and function validation with remote support from Applications Engineers as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Receives project requirements and direction through meetings with the Project Manager and review of the contract documents.
* Keeps PMs informed of the status of tasks and projects milestones.
Maintains awareness of project budgets and keeps the PM aware of issues that would adversely affect the budget.
* Produces timely, accurate project documentation such as timesheets, trip reports, etc.
* Follows established Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures.
* FAS Engineers set up the project system servers, workstations, operating system, networks, and peripheral equipment at the job site.
They may produce the System Control Narrative, develop the HMI application per contract documents and customer needs, and program PLCs according to the Control Narrative.
* Participates in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), when required.
* Commissions control panels on the jobsite, which includes field signal wiring, panel wire terminations, input/output signal checkout, and field equipment interfacing.
* Conducts system startups inclusive of PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and networking equipment/applications.
* Demonstrates overall system functionality to the Owner/Engineer/Contractor including hardware and network operation, SCADA monitoring and control, displaying data, alarming, and historical data collection for report generation.
Provides technical assistance and training to operators, supervisors, and administrative personnel.
* Generates and gathers all required final project documentation.
Marks up control panel drawings with modifications to reflect actual field equipment interfaces.
* Provides on-call service for customers as directed by the Service Manager.
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- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Birmingham, US-AL
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Inframark LLC
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Posted: 2025-07-10 08:18:54 -
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