Automation Engineer

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a motivated individual to be a part of our growing Powell Automation Division (PAD). This exciting position allows the ability to not only grow professionally but also fuel the future presence of PAD in the automation space! As a member of PAD, you will work and collaborate with diverse professionals to apply innovative and creative solutions to solve problems for our clients. Key responsibilities include engineering, testing, maintaining and supporting automation solutions as well as programming and testing relays in MV/LV switchgear applications. Posted position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Essential Responsibilities

• AS A PAD AUTOMATION ENGINEER YOU WILL: 

a.            Become proficient in PAD solutions and offerings.

b.            Review and interpret client specifications to produce project Functional Design, drawings and test documentation in accordance with the project requirements and Powell standard procedures. 

c.            Develop relay configuration files using various manufactures such as SEL, GE, Siemens, Beckwith, and as well as other MFRs. 

d.           Designed, developed, and configured Electrical Transfer Schemes with MFRs.

e.            Use common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, IEC61850, DNP 3.0, and other electrical communication proprietary protocols. 

f.             Designed, Developed and Configured ladder logic and structured text for Electrical Switchgear. 

g.            Participate in and develop documentation for factory and on-site acceptance testing (FAT and SAT respectively), as well as perform start-up and commissioning activities as required. 

h.           Ensure that the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures are constantly adhered to all aspects of Site Services. 

i.             Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including after sales support.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent from an accredited institution 

• General knowledge of at least one of the following: 

a.            Automation and Control Systems 

b.            Power Systems

c.            Protective Relaying

d.           Relaying Programming/Testing

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Previous experience in automation, electrical control systems, or protective relaying 

• Customer service oriented 

• Able to work effectively in a team setting or independently, able to adapt to change, self-motivated, innovative, and willing to make a difference

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Experience in producing technical documentation and technical reports 

• Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills

• Transfer schemes for switchgear

• Being able to markup/understand electrical switchgear drawings

Working & Environmental Conditions 

• Travel is required for this position. The amount of travel is estimated to be 25% of the time to customer sites. 

• The customer sites can be refineries, utility substation yards or even offshore platforms. 

• The position will involve working in an office environment as well as performing testing on the manufacturing floor with the equipment

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

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