| Job Description | WPR is urgently seeking to recruit an Electrical Automation Engineer for our client, a leading engineering, design and project management company currently seeking to increase their team members as a result of recent contract wins. Purpose of Job: To provide engineering input and co-ordinate the technical and commercial aspects of assigned projects, in particular those related to PLC, HMI, SCADA and Motor Drive control systems. Main Function of Job: - Working as part of a multi-discipline team, to develop the Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) design to enable implementation by a sub-contractor, including the development of:
- Electrical Block Diagrams and Schedules
- Electrical Single Line Drawings
- Electrical Interconnection Drawings
- Cable Schedules
- PLC I/O Schedules
- Purchase and Installation Specifications
- Functional Design Specifications
- Control System Hierarchy
- PLC code, HMI/SCADA programming
- Commissioning Procedures and Test Records
- Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Equipment Schedules
- Training of operatives
- To manage and co-ordinate the preparation of technical documentation on assigned projects.
- Develop, test and prepare program code to meet agreed specification and functionality for control systems.
- Provide technical input and assistance on projects assigned to others as required.
- To liaise with the Company's sub-contractors during construction, commissioning and hand over on turn-key projects.
- Ensure compliance throughout the development of assigned projects with all relevant specifications, standards and safety regulations.
- Provide technical support and liaison with the Company's clients.
- Ensure the expedient and timely completion of assigned projects and provide related feedback to the management.
Job Activities: - Prepare technical documentation and budgetary costing for submission to the client for approval.
- Ensure that all personnel engaged on an assigned project are fully informed and supported, enabling them to complete their work effectively.
- Provide regular project status reports, technical and commercial, allowing management to monitor the progress and status of assigned projects.
- Ensure that the design and developments produced for a project satisfy stated and applicable statutory standards and legislation.
- Initiate investigations into cost, availability and suitability of components and equipment for incorporation into project designs.
- Ensure that sub-contractor personnel are properly briefed and where required supervised, and adequately trained to complete the specified work.
- For assigned projects, liaise with clients on the technical aspects and agreed technical interpretation.
- Develop an adequate working knowledge of the Integrated Management System in operation within the Company. Provide feedback to assist others with the future development of the Integrated Management System.
- Prepare purchase orders for materials and sub-contract services for utilisation on assigned projects.
- Assist in the development of project specific H&S/CDM documentation in line with all relevant legislation and industry best practice.
- Perform the tasks of Project Leader on specific projects.
- Undertake occupational training in order to develop personal and technical skills, as directed by the Company management.
- Provide site support and troubleshooting for client where required, particularly during systems integration and commissioning.
Person Specification Essential: - Educated to degree or equivalent standard in engineering based subject, either Electrical or Instrumentation preferred.
- Will have performed the role of Project Engineer for a minimum of 5-7 years including 2 years Automation experience within an industrial or process environment.
- Must have ability to prepare designs for all types of electrical services on a range of industrial projects, including: petrochemical, process, effluent/waste water processing, manufacturing facilities, etc.
- Experience of multi-drive control systems and interfacing together with industrial networks e.g. Ethernet/Profibus/Modbus. Interfacing between PLC and other network systems.
- Will be fully aware of and able to implement latest IEE regulations and national standards.
- Able to demonstrate good man management skills and some experience in supervising small project groups.
- Will be experienced in dealing with clients, suppliers and contractors at both a technical and commercial level.
- Able to write control code for common PLC, HMI and SCADA interface systems.
- Able to produce concise and accurate oral and written reports.
- Must be computer literate, experienced in the production of documents using Windows based word processing and spread sheet software.
- Able to command respect of others when acting in a supervisory role. Able to provide guidance to other employees and project groups.
Desirable: - Working toward or possessing membership of an appropriate professional body.
- Site Management and inspection, project commissioning and contract close-out/commercial experience.
- Experience of Oil/Gas industry and a working knowledge of ATEX equipment and electrical installations in hazardous areas.
- Experience of machine design.
- Be familiar in working with quality management systems/Integrated Management Systems (IMS) complying with the requirements of ISO 9001/14001/18001.
- Experience of Omron, Schneider, Siemens, Rockwell, InTouch or WinCC.
- Experience of site based commissioning and systems troubleshooting.
- Able to review and manipulate CAD drawings 'on screen' for checking/ approval purposes.
This is an excellent opportunity with a leading local company. Salary will be competitive. To apply for this position please forward your CV using the link below or call us on 028 90 312009 to discuss. Please note that WPR is acting as an agency on behalf of our client. |
