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#06083327

Controls Engineer

Renewable Energy

Fort Stockton, Texas, United States

Allen Bradley, SCADA

Community Project

Solar Site in Texas:

PLC - RS Logix 5000

SCADA - Studio 5000

Scope:

Modification to current reactive and active power control

Mobilization to site: the sooner the better

We estimate 8-10 hours a day (8 hours workday, 1 hour to/from site). Monday-Friday, but Saturdays may occur.

contractor will be provided with a PC at the site that will provide them with site specific access needed. That said, the contractor is expected to have access to MS Teams - to facilitate meetings/team calls if needed that might not be possible from the end of the customer's PC.

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Programming / Technical Skills

Allen Bradley / Rockwell(Mandatory)

CompactLogix, Factory Talk View SE, Studio 5000

  • Modification to current reactive and active power control

expected to feel comfortable with control logics and power control configurations within the PLC platforms mentioned. If experience comes from within renewable areas, especially, Solar - thats' perfect. Overall, we expect someone who can adapt quickly, get quickly up to speed and contribute with strong PLC/control engineering skillset.

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Procedures And Policies

  • Contractor will be provided with a PC at the site that will provide them with site specific access needed. That said, the contractor is expected to have access to MS Teams - to facilitate meetings/team calls if needed that might not be possible from the end of the customer's PC

    Anyone that is not considered local (within 1 hour drive) - is eligible for travel expenses and would have accommodation booked. We also book the airfare.

    Due to car rental companies requiring credit card owners name match the drivers license - we encourage techs to book the rental cars and reimburse per receipt.

    Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don’t have a current COI already:

      • Visit Hiscox Insurance.
      • Enter your Zip Code to specify your state.
      • Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation."
      • Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select ‘Other’ if you don’t yet have a company started.
      • Choose the date for your coverage to start.
      • Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage.
      • Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote.
      • Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock.

    Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy:

      • A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee.
      • Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied.
      • An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period.

Tools, Machines And Equipment Competencies

Laptop Basic Electrical Tools
  • Mandatory
  • Good to Have

Benefits

  • Full Benefits -

Safety Equipment Required

  • 1.Standard PPE (Safety shoes, glasses, ear protection)
  • 2.Lock out / Tag out

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Key Information

  • Start date Immediate
  • Estimated end date07/06/2025
  • # People needed 1
  • Shift Days
  • Planned hours per day8
  • Planned days per week 5

Bill Rates

  • Base Rate (per hour) $ 120.00
  • OT Rate (per hour) $ 120.00
  • DT Rate (per hour) $ 120.00
  • Travel Time Rate $ 80.00
  • Travel Trips Allowed (per month)2
  • Travel Hours Per Round Trip 12

Expenses

  • Daily Per Diem $ 60.00

    (Receipts Not Required)

  • Rental Car Allowance $ 60.00

    (Receipts Required)

  • Fuel $ 60.00

  • Mileage Reimbursement Rate Per Mile $ 0.700

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