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Job Title Lead Controls and Automation Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Position Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Carbon Ridge (CR) is reducing CO2 emissions from maritime shipping. We've built a next-generation and patent-pending carbon capture solution for the maritime industry which reduces key capture equipment size by 75% and energy consumption by over 50% compared to conventional technology. We've developed the most low-cost, seamless and near-term method to significantly reduce the carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted by large maritime vessels. Global shipping is now regulated to reduce CO2 emissions, making CR's tech not a nice-to-have, but a must-have.

Role Description:

Carbon Ridge is hiring a self-motivated, task oriented, proactive, Automation and Controls Engineer to work on the development of our technology proof of concept system and commercial-scale technology development. As our Lead Controls & Automation Engineer you will work closely with our VP of Technology on the development of engineering designs and materials for our pilot OCCS system, testing of our pilot system, as well as on development of commercial-scale OCCS systems.

What you’ll do:

• Work along with our automation partner in the design, development, and implementation of the control systems and automation for our pilot proof of concept.
• Troubleshoot and modify the programming and configuration of PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems of our pilot proof of concept.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems and automation equipment during commissioning and operation of our pilot unit.
• Develop and maintain documentation for control systems and automation of our pilot unit.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical support and training to team members.
• Collaborate across multiple engineering and business verticals with other members of CR team Interact with academic and commercial partners as needed.
• Anything else required in an early-stage startup.

A strong candidate will have the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years of proven experience in Chemical Process control and automation
• Experience architecting, designing and integrating various industrial control systems.
• 7+ years of proven hands-on experience in controls and automation engineering, with a proven track record of successful project implementation.
• Proficiency in Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View ME, and RSLinx
• Experience creating and modifying HMI (Human-Machine Interface) applications for system monitoring and control.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical and control system schematics, P&IDs, and other technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Studio 5000 Logix Designer, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, and RSLinx.
• Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP
• Experience using the Ignition platform from Inductive Automation for SCADA, HMI and historian development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, capable of building Macros and using Visual Basic in Excel.
• Experience and proficiency in project management
• Good communication skills to interact with suppliers and potential customers.
• Passionate about decarbonization and tackling climate change
• Ability to operate effectively and autonomously in an early-stage startup with high-levels of uncertainty and a fast-paced environment

Carbon Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an environment that is inclusive to all employees.