Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join our team.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Keystone office (Metairie, Mandeville, or Baton Rouge)

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits required

Essential Functions:

• Programming PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces).
• Development and design process to build effective, efficient, and safe control systems.
• Testing, maintaining, and modifying existing systems.
• Troubleshooting hardware and processes.
• Problem detection and solution implementation.
• Prepare specifications detailing performance requirements, design data, applicable codes/standards, and vendor drawing requirements.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of working experience.
• Rockwell Automation PLC & HMI experience.
• Wonderware InTouch experience.
• Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
• Attention to detail.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Experience Preferred:

• B.S. in  Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• P.E. license.
• Multiple PLC and HMI platforms experience.
• DCS experience.
• Employee supervision and direction.
• Project Management skills.