Lead Automation Engineer
Company: Powell Industries
Location: Galena Park
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
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
intelligent products in MV/LV switchgear applications.Posted
position does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation.Reports
toEngineering Manager of PADAS A PAD AUTOMATION ENGINEER YOU
WILL:
- Become proficient in PAD solutions and offerings
- Review and interpret client specifications to produce project
Functional Design, drawings and test documentation in accordance
with the project requirements and Powell standard procedures.
- Develop relay configuration files using various manufactures
such as SEL, GE, Siemens and Beckwith.
- Design and configure SCADA systems using WonderWare InTouch,
Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Copa-Data Zenon, Siemens WinCC, and/or
SEL RTAC AcSELerator Diagram Builder
- Use common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus
(RTU and TCP/IP), IEC61850, DNP 3.0, etc.
- Develop PLC based electrical system monitoring and controls
solutions.
- 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
- Ensure that the company's Health, Safety & Environmental
policies and procedures are constantly adhered to all aspects of
Site Services.
- Provide technical guidance to internal and external
stakeholders, including after sales support.Qualifications
- BS in a technical discipline, preferably an Electrical
Engineer, from an accredited institution with a minimum of six (6)
+ years of relevant work experience, or a minimum of (10) plus
years of relevant industry working experience is required
- Expertise and experience in at least one of the following is
required:
- Automation and Control systems
- Protective Relay programming and commissioning
- PLC applications for Switchgear
- Experience developing, integrating, installing, and
commissioning industrial control systems using PLC and HMI
solutions.
- Experience with PLC logic programming and HMI programming.
Experience with Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, and ABB software a
plus
- Experience with common industrial protocols such as Modbus (RTU
and TCP/IP), IEC61850, DNP3, Profibus, etc.
- Knowledge of 3 phase power is required
- Experience configuring, testing, and commissioning relays.
Experience with SEL, GE, and Siemens microprocessor relays is
plus.
- Excellent customer relation, verbal, and written communication
skills
- Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills
- Able to work effectively in a team setting or independently,
able to adapt to change, self-starter, innovative, and willing to
make a difference
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Willingness to travel locally at least 25%
- Must have reliable transportation#LI-BH3About UsIn our 70+ year
history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the
heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented
people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we
recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure
our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer
specifications!Powered by Innovation - Powell's culture has and
will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine
it, we can do it. Become a part of our story, and let us help you
write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with
opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing
work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal
authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis,
with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.We are
an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employer/Vet/DisabilityIf you need an accommodation in the hiring
process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries
will not be accepted in this manner.
Keywords: Powell Industries, Texas City , Lead Automation Engineer, Engineering , Galena Park, Texas
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