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ABB DCS Engineer at Executive Decision LLC

ABB DCS Engineer

Executive Decision LLC · New York, US

2 months ago

ABB DCS Engineer

Executive Decision LLC · New York, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

Support the design, integration, commissioning, and sustainment of mission-critical industrial control systems. This role requires hands-on expertise with ABB System 800xA, strong control systems fundamentals, and experience operating in live, regulated, brownfield environments. The ideal candidate is technically strong, operationally disciplined, valuing system stability, governance, and collaboration with operations.

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and maintain ABB System 800xA–based control and SCADA systems
  • Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control logic on ABB AC 800M controllers
  • Configure and support S800 / S900 I/O, remote I/O, and fieldbus integrations
  • Build and maintain operator graphics, alarms, and trends within 800xA
  • Support system upgrades, expansions, and lifecycle management activities
  • Integrate ABB DCS with enterprise SCADA, HMI, and historian platforms
  • Support OPC DA / OPC UA communications
  • Integrate with OSIsoft / AVEVA PI System (interfaces, data quality, reliability)
  • Ensure proper separation of control, supervisory, and enterprise data layers
  • Participate in architecture discussions to ensure scalable, supportable designs
  • Participate in FAT / SAT, loop checks, and field commissioning
  • Support live plant cutovers, phased migrations, and parallel operations
  • Provide post-startup stabilization and on-call operational support as required
  • Work directly with operators and maintenance staff during commissioning and troubleshooting
  • Implement and support alarm management practices (ISA-18.2 / EEMUA-191 aligned)
  • Support alarm rationalization and performance monitoring
  • Apply high-performance HMI principles and client graphic standards
  • Assist with development and enforcement of SCADA/HMI standards
  • Develop and maintain control narratives
  • Develop and maintain loop diagrams and I/O documentation
  • Develop and maintain as-built drawings and configuration records
  • Follow formal Management of Change (MOC) and configuration control processes
  • Ensure all system changes are authorized, documented, tested, and approved
  • Support audits and compliance reviews as required

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on industrial control systems experience
  • 5+ years of direct experience with ABB System 800xA
  • Demonstrated expertise with AC 800M controllers
  • Demonstrated expertise with S800 / S900 I/O
  • Demonstrated expertise with ABB control logic (FBD, ST, SFC)
  • Strong understanding of process control fundamentals
  • Strong understanding of PID control and tuning
  • Strong understanding of interlocks, permissives, and safety concepts
  • Experience working in live, 24x7 operational environments
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex control and SCADA issues under pressure

Skills

  • Experience in water/wastewater, utilities, power generation, or municipal infrastructure
  • Brownfield modernization and phased cutover experience
  • OSIsoft / AVEVA PI System integration experience
  • Familiarity with OT cybersecurity concepts (IEC 62443, role-based access)
  • Experience coordinating with IT, cybersecurity, and SOC teams
  • ABB certifications (800xA, AC 800M, or equivalent)
  • Strong communication skills with operators, engineers, and leadership
  • Demonstrated respect for plant ownership and operational authority
  • Ability to work collaboratively in multi-vendor, multi-stakeholder environments
  • Disciplined approach to change management
  • Comfortable explaining complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders

Location

  • Hybrid remote
  • Brooklyn, NY 11239

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Contract
  • Flexible work from home options available

Experience Level

  • 7 years Industrial control systems (Required)
  • 5 years ABB System 800xA (Required)
  • 3 years Water/wastewater, utilities, power generation (Preferred)
  • 3 years OSIsoft / AVEVA PI System integration (Preferred)