Job description
This position will be responsible for managing electrical and control systems scopes in support of the development and implementation of a diverse portfolio of capital and operations improvement projects, with a focus on design and execution.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum of eight (8) or more years of progressive heavy industry experience
Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Good familiarity with design, installation, upgrade, commissioning, operation and maintenance of power distribution systems, breakers, transformers, switchgear, power monitoring etc.
Thorough understanding of and capability to perform system and analytical studies including short circuit, grounding, coordination, load flow, motor starting, conduit and cable tray fill, and arc flash.
Knowledge in the design of either low, medium or high voltage power distribution, including transformer sizing and cable sizing.
Familiarity with Allen Bradley's family of PLC componentry and the ability to design and maintain PLC systems.
Experience in HMI design and programming, particularly with FLSmidth ECS and Rockwell Automation RSLogix/FactoryTalk View suite of software products.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee the creation and validation of detailed electrical and process control designs and documentation.
Review, develop and maintain project electrical control systems design criteria, guidelines, standards, and practices based on latest codes, technologies, and methodologies.
Lead the preparation of technical scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, including cost estimates for a wide range of electrical and control systems projects.
Collaborate with internal technical specialists and operations personnel, as well as external consultants, equipment suppliers, technology providers, contractors, and personnel from partner Utilities.
Mange the procurement of goods and services by preparing requests for proposals and related technical documents, review bids and participate in evaluation and provide recommendations for contract award/purchasing activities.
Review generation of project documentation that includes technical recommendations, scope of work packages, and commissioning documents.
Maintain proper documentation of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems and keep drawings and files current including process instrumentation diagrams, interlock diagrams, network diagrams, business continuity plans and standard operating procedures.
Organize and provide engineering support for the design, construction, commissioning and operations phases of each project.
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to increase productivity, increase product uniformity and quality, and reduce costs.
Prepare cash flow analysis and Capital Asset Requisition (CAR) forms for financial justifications and capital budget requests.
Provide mentorship for the growth of junior engineering staff and operations/maintenance personnel.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.