Control Systems Engineer

About Divert Divert, Inc.
is an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™.
The company creates advanced technologies and sustainable infrastructure to prevent wasted food, driving social and environmental impact.
Today, the U.
S.
alone generates more than 100 million tons of wasted food annually, with over 50% going to landfills or incinerators.
What’s more, wasted food contributes 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Divert is tackling these crises head on, delivering immense progress towards eliminating wasted food through its unique solutions – from converting wasted food into renewable fuels to feeding those in need.
Belonging & Community Our entire workforce is unique and we welcome that.
“You do you” is built into our benefits plans, policies and encouraged across our organization.
Divert is a People & Safety First culture, and our core values of Transparency, Agility, Innovation, Passion, and Win As A Team reflect our priorities.
This is how we build mutual respect, trust and community.
Our mission fosters a sense of belonging and community that is critical to our success individually and as a company.
If you want to make an impact on the planet, here’s your opportunity: Control Systems Engineer With construction of two new full-scale RNG plants underway, and with several more projects in the queue, Divert is in the middle of explosive growth.
Divert needs to continue to expand our Controls Team by adding a Control Systems Engineer to assist in the design, build, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our company control systems.
Reporting to the Director of Controls Engineering, the Control Systems Engineer will play a key role in building control systems that have a meaningful and lasting impact on the success of our processing facilities.
Moderate overnight travel (~25%), within the US, will be required to support facilities and projects.
Responsibilities: Work with the Process & Controls team to design, develop, and deploy control systems for new processing facilities Improve, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC/HMI/SCADA/etc systems for existing infrastructure Improve and expand the company wide, centralized, SCADA system Identifying, scoping, and developing improvement projects for existing systems.
Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to understand and integrate their subsystems into the facility PLC and SCADA systems Build and maintain onsite SQL databases for storing process data Work with vendors on control panel and field wiring design, testing, and installation Travel to new facilities for commissioning and start-up Work closely with the IT team to monitor and improve network security and to keep SCADA/database servers up to date Swiftly respond to stakeholder requests, both internal and external, and deploy new design iterations as required Create and maintain documentation (manuals, change logs, etc) Help build and reinforce the Divert brand with systems that allow us to quickly respond to customer needs Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar from an accredited program 3-5 years of experience in building and/or maintaining industrial control systems Competency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, and PLC ladder logic Proficiency with working on HMI/SCADA applications Competence with low voltage wiring and troubleshooting Strong attention to detail, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities, and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential Ability to present products and conclusions in a clear and compelling manner Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams What will set you apart: Experience with Ignition by Inductive Automation Experience working with additional PLC brands (Opto 22, Phoenix Contact, etc) Familiarity with SQL, Python, Java, and/or CSS Advanced electrical design and troubleshooting experience Competency with cloud based architectures - AWS and GCP being our preferred platforms The ideal candidate.
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Is passionate about our planet and reducing our carbon footprint Enjoys “getting their hands dirty” by digging into complex issues Balances autonomy with accountability Takes a high degree of ownership over their work A clear communicator with professional presence and open to input from colleagues Has the ability to lead through influence Is a “Big picture” thinker, which is key to addressing top-level concerns and finding the best path forward from all of the available data What's In It For You? Compensation Range: $100 - $110K annually Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!) Life Insurance 401K with Safe Harbor company match Paid Time Off Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization Location / Work Setting: Remote - candidates for this position should reside in the continental U.
S.
within 2 hours driving distance to a regional/national airport Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Divert Inc.
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Divert works with the top retailers in the industry, including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, CVS, Kroger, Target, and others, and nearly 5,400 retail stores across the U.
S.
, providing technology, logistics, and anaerobic digestion facilities to help retailers reach their sustainability goals.
The company processes more than 232,000 tons of wasted food a year and, through its collaboration with some of the nation’s largest food retailers and relationships with local food banks and nonprofits, Divert has facilitated the donation of more than 10 million pounds of food to people, rather than going to waste.
Having recently taken in $100 million in growth equity from global private equity firm Ara Partners, Divert is in an exciting period of growth and poised for rapid expansion of its team and business.
The company is seeking incredible talent and leaders who truly embody its mission and are eager to make an immediate impact.
Divert maintains a fast-paced and collaborative environment with a culture valuing technology, innovation, and work-life balance.
The company is widely-recognized as a pioneer in its industry and was recently awarded the Future 5 of Boston Tech by Built-In Boston.