SUMMARY

Responsible for providing electrical and control design, performs integration and controls tasks to support customers.
Attends site to support installation and commissioning.
Completes assigned activities under the direction of the Engineering Manager.
ESSENTIAL GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
1. Liaise with client and application specialists during the tender/bid stage on design and specifications of control equipment and ancillary electrical works
2. Write control strategies and prepare supporting documentation as necessary to fully define project specific programming requirements.
3. Monitor and advise on costs associated with electrical designs both at proposal stage and throughout the contract.
4. Manage and issue to relevant parties electrical documents including control philosophies, FDS’s, load schedules, cable schedules and wiring schematics.
5. Provide miscellaneous technical support including field service to support plant commissioning, operator training and warranty commitments.
6. Troubleshoot customer integration and controls issues including network communications.
7. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
8. Other duties may be assigned as required.
LOCAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES include the following;
1. Select process instruments
2. Design instrument loops and hook-ups
3. Production of Single line diagrams in sufficient detail to allow tender prices to be obtained.
4. Carry out site surveys.
5. Manage and co-ordinate Delivery of electrical scope of works. May be asked to lead projects.
6. Checking and approving control panel drawings from sub-contractors
7. Production of load schedules and cable schedules.
8. Attendance at factory testing of MCC’s.
9. On site supervision of electrical sub-contractors.
10. On site set and commissioning of electrical plant. Ability to set up, interrogate and commission control equipment and instrumentation e.g Ultrasonic level controllers, HMI’s, Magflow meters.
11. Production of all required test sheets, commissioning documents and schedules required for inclusion within O&M manuals.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

HNC electrical/control engineering or equivalent.
City & Guilds 2382.
Knowledge of 18th edition of IEE wiring regulations.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex industry related documents.
Ability to respond effectively to technical enquiries and complaints.
Ability to communicate at all levels with client, suppliers and other disciplines.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, & Powerpoint. Autocad skills would be an advantage but not essential.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts.
Travel: Some national and international travel required to supplier/construction sites.
Other:
· Ability to read and interpret process & instrumentation diagrams, mechanical & structural drawings and specifications and wiring schematics.
· Previous field experience.
· The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines is essential
· Previous experience within the water industry would be an advantage.

May be expected to mentor and train junior engineers.
May act as team lead over specific projects or products.
May be required to manage electrical sub-contractors on site.
SMSTS / CSSSC or equivalent in site management