Automation and Control Systems Engineer

2 days ago

Mobile, Alabama, United States Austal Full time
Job Summary

Austal is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer III to lead and direct the installation and commissioning of controls systems on ships. The successful candidate will have a strong background in automation and controls, with experience in PLCs, HMIs, and SCADAs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and direct the installation and commissioning of controls systems on ships
  • Direct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers, and Draftspersons
  • Determine technical adequacy of drawings, calculations, automation system designs, hardware configuration, and system programming
Requirements
  • Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree
  • Minimum five years' experience in automation and controls
  • Configuration, programming, installation, and test experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADAs
  • Experience with Windows Server environment
  • Configuration and commissioning experience with sensors, switches, valve actuators, variable speed drives, and other field devices
  • Design, installation, and troubleshooting experience with communication protocols such as Profibus, Modbus RTU/TCP, and Serial ASCII
Preferred Qualifications
  • Specific knowledge related to Siemens PCS7 or other integrated automation platform
  • Siemens SIMATIC variable speed drives
  • Windows Server Domain management including DNS, Active Directory, and Group Policy
  • Working knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
  • Working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
Additional Guidelines

All candidates must meet Austal USA's basic employment eligibility guidelines:

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities
  • Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
  • 18 years of age or older at time of application
  • Able to provide proof of US Person Status
  • No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
  • No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen
  • Willing to submit to a background check
Travel

This position will require installation and commissioning and repair efforts in various offsite locations and will be required to travel to customer sites to support work on vessels if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. The potential for offsite travel can potentially upwards of 15-25%. This will include overseas travel although NO TRAVEL to declared warzones is anticipated.

Tools
  • Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD, PLC and HMI development environment software
  • Process multimeter and network analyzers
Direction Exercised
  • Will lead and direct the install and commissioning of controls systems on ships
  • Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers, and Draftspersons
  • Will determine technical adequacy of drawings, calculations, automation system designs, hardware configuration, and system programming
Discretion Exercised
  • Will provide input to evaluations of Engineers I, II, Designers, and Draftspersons
  • Has authority to direct, evaluate, and correct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers, and Draftspersons
Liaises With

Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management, and Equipment Suppliers

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

Safety

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

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