Senior Automation Engineer

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Zürich
5-7 Years Experience
Other • Energy
The Role
Engineering and execution of control systems for Energy from Waste and Renewable Gas plants, technical specifications preparation, supervision of suppliers, hardware design review, project risk assessments, collaborations, coaching and training, travel required.
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Company Description

Welcome to Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. 

Transforming Waste into Value

At HZI, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at HZI directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

  • Engineering and execution of the Distributed Control System (DCS) and other Control Systems for Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG) plants
  • Preparation of the technical specifications for components and systems, technical evaluation of bids and joint selection of suppliers
  • Supervision of suppliers throughout the whole project implementation phase (kick of meeting, project status meetings, review of supplier documentation, etc)
  • Preparation and review of control system hardware design documents (cabinet layout drawings, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, termination drawings)
  • Engineering and selection of field instruments (pressure, temperature, level, flow, analyzers) for Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG) plants, including preparation of hook-up drawings
  • Participation in Factory Acceptance Testing of different control systems and project risk assessments (HAZOP, SIL assessment, Cyber Security Risk Assessment) and design review meetings with customers and suppliers
  • Interface coordination and collaboration with other project team members and package unit suppliers and supporting commissioning team
  • Assist Manager in a development and implementation of a department strategy
  • Coaching and Training of entry level members and Support other Automation Engineers in resolving DCS related technical matters
  • Reviewing technical specifications and RfQ documentation to ensure accuracy, conformance with codes and client specifications
  • Willingness to travel approx. 10%

Qualifications

  • Several years of experience in engineering of Control Systems, preferably in power plant applications
  • Good knowledge of various bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, ModbusTCP, IEC104, OPC)
  • Good knowledge of field instrumentation and measuring principles for pressure, temperature, level and flow
  • Functional Safety Engineer certificate and Cyber Security Engineer certificate an advantage
  • Fluency in English, German and other languages are an advantage
  • Experience with design of instruments and cables in ATEX environment and commissioning is an advantage
  • Knowledge of CAE Tools (Comos, etc), MS Office and Electrical engineering tools (EPLAN, Siemens SIMARIS will be an advantage)
  • Project Management knowledge is an advantage

Additional Information

We offer
• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

Top Skills

Dcs
Iec104
Modbustcp
Opc
Profibus
Profinet
The Company
HQ: Zürich
1,562 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Zurich-based Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global leader in energy from waste (EfW), operating as part of the Hitachi Zosen Corporation Group. HZI acts as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor and project developer delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological EfW recovery. Its solutions are based on efficient and environmentally sound technology, are thoroughly tested, and can be flexibly adapted to user requirements. HZI’s Service Group combines absolute commitment to research and development with extensive manufacturing and assembly capabilities and looks after your plant throughout its entire life cycle.
The company’s customers range from experienced waste management companies to up-and-coming partners in new markets worldwide. HZI’s innovative and reliable waste and flue gas treatment as well as biogas upgrading and power-to-gas solutions have been part of over 700 reference projects.

If you're looking for a career that brings you further, our team of close to 1000 highly skilled and dedicated employees could be the perfect place for you.

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