Control and Automation Lead Engineer at Hatch

The responsibilities of the role include:

• Preparation and review of all engineering documentation within discipline including, but not limited to, the following documents, lists, calculations and detail drawings; Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, Control Philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems, functional specifications, instrument index, I/O lists, instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection and sizing, P&ID’s, system architecture drawings, instrument location drawings, installation detail drawings, wiring and interconnection diagrams, ISA loop drawings, motor control schematics.
• Compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all engineering activates.
• Collaboration with project management/engineering staff to achieve project objectives.
• Conducting work in accordance with company safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Participation in regular project meetings and assessment of ongoing project needs.
• Checking and verifying construction drawings, vendor drawings, material requisitions and approval of bid tabulations and field checkout.
• Perform field surveys, when necessary.
• Provide construction support, commissioning and start-up assistance as required

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a strong interest in industrial process control, automation and computer systems
• Experience with fieldbus technologies, networking and hardware.
• Experience in commissioning industrial automation projects.
• Demonstrated strong troubleshooting, analytical, technical problem-solving skills
• High attention to details, motivation and commitment to quality and customer service
• Ability to operate effectively and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts and technologies
• Understanding of all aspects of software development and implementation
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours and to travel to site as and when required
• Knowledge of Windows & Basic Networking
• Knowledge of Databases -advantageous

Experience

• 10 + years’ experience working in PLC programming and SCADA development.
• Allen Bradley PLC and SCADA software experience essential.
• Experience with digital communications and fieldbus technologies, networking and hardware

Desirable

• Experience with Wonderware Archestra .
• Experience with engineering tools such as SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools, Intergraph), Plantspace P&ID (Intelligent P&ID’s, Bentley, Microstation), 3D modeling (Bentley), and Relational Databases (administration & coordination).