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Company Description:

Orenco Systems, Inc.

(subsidiary of Infiltrator Water Technologies) is a manufacturer of innovative onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment technologies.

Solutions include community collection systems, advanced secondary treatment systems, watertight fiberglass tanks, and in-tank pumping and filtration systems.

Orenco also manufactures high-quality standard, custom, and OEM controls, along with state-of-the-art fiberglass buildings, tanks, and enclosures.

Infiltrator Water Technologies is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components.

We sell our products through wholesale distribution across the United States and Canada for use on properties with onsite wastewater treatment systems.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a high-level position that exists to receive and interpret specifications for Orenco electrical products and services, develop and extend price quotes, design customized equipment, provide customer support, and promote and market Orenco's electrical equipment.

This position carries strong emphasis on PLC programming and related automation tasks.

This position is also responsible for developing, modifying and troubleshooting programs for Siemens PLCs (S7-1200, S7-1500, etc.) using TIA Portal and

for designing and testing equipment for a variety of applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

> Design/Programming

• Develops codes for programmable logic devices and Orenco SCADA systems.
• Develops code for HMI systems.
• Designs networked systems using standard protocols including Modbus RTU, TCP/IP.
• Designsanddraftswiringschematicsforelectricalpanels,basedoncustomerprovided
• Writes and reviews installation procedures for electrical equipment configurations.

> Test/Monitor Production

• Checks finished layout of custom panels to assure proper setup and design.
• Tests completed on custom panels for defects and proper operation.
• Safely tests equipment with voltages as high as 480VAC 3 phase.
• Files all panel construction details of customer panel orders for future reference.

> Quoting

• Receives and interprets customer specifications, determines customer needs, and develops
• product and price quotes.
  
  Suggests changes to customer's specifications to improve functionality as needed.
• Obtains price quotes for custom components from suppliers.
• Coordinates with the Purchasing Department to ensure prompt ordering of custom and non-stocked components necessary in building custom electrical control panels.

> Customer Service

• Provides continuous customer support of electrical controls and associated equipment throughout the sales, manufacturing, and installation processes.
• Communicates with customers by telephone, and in writing.
• Travels to job sites, as necessary, to oversee or assist in electrical system startups, perform field modifications, on-site troubleshooting, or to support the Sales or Systems Engineering personnel as required.
• Promotes Orenco's electrical panels by meeting with distributors, prospective distributors, OEM's, contractors and regulators, and demonstrating Orenco's products and equipment.
• Conducts seminars with distributors, contractors, regulators, and electricians to explain and demonstrate proper use, and installation, of Orenco's electrical control panels.

> Research

• Stays abreast of Orenco related products and technology by reading professional literature and attending industry related seminars.
• Stays abreast of NEC code and UL requirements that apply to Orenco's control panels and pump installations.

> Product Development

• High level of involvement in research, prototype development, testing and product documentation.
• Designs and assists in the installation of in-house electrical equipment for Orenco.
• Reviews catalogs, flyers, and component specifications, and recommends products for use in Orenco electrical control panels.
• Attends team meetings and contributes ideas and opinions, continuously seeking improved methods for providing quality customer service.

> Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

> Trains other team members as needed.

> Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Controls, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related degree is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• At least five years of experience in electrical Controls engineering
• Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in developing, modifying, and troubleshooting programs for Siemens PLCs (S7-1200, S7-1500, etc.) using TIA Portal.
• Familiarity with HMI configuration, communication protocols, and standardized programming practices is required.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix or other PLC environments is preferred.
  
  
• Ability to be flexible and change priorities with little notice.
• Ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, customer service-oriented manner.
• Ability to successfully interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and extreme variations in educational levels.
• Above average organizational skills.
• Current driver's license and good driving record is required
• High level of expertise with digital logic programming.
• High level of expertise with motors and industrial controls.
• High level of expertise with PLC's and ladder logic
• High level of expertise with HMI programming.
• Proficient with wastewater treatment
• Proficient with instrumentation.
• Proficient with spreadsheet and word processing sofware
• Marketing/Sales experience is preferred.
• Proficient with CAD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

CAD Program

Computer

Microsoft Office Multimeter

Hand Tools (screwdrivers and drills) Multi-Line Phone with Intercom

Shop Equipment (drill press, punch, break)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment.

Travel to off-site locations is necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Speaking, seeing, hearing, sitting, walking, keyboarding, driving, light electrical panel assembly.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers