Automation & Control Engineer

Plan, coordinate and manage the daily schedule for the technical support team to ensure timely completion of jobs. 

Plan, coordinate, assure progress and provide documentation on new installation and/or major enhancement projects. 

Provide leadership, guidance, training and workflow coordination for technical staff on new installation and enhancement projects. 

Assist Manager and Team Lead in developing and implementing long- and short-term plans for capital and operating projects and improvements for the Division. 

Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, automation solutions, PLCs, and control systems for commercial and industrial purposes. 

Prepare and implement operating and capital budget for the engineering and capital construction projects. 

Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications. 

Ensure design and project execution adheres to all relevant engineering standards and industry best practices. 

Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards. 

Prepare specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment. 

Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget. 

Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs. 

Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects. 

Review projects and services timesheets and employees’ overtime. 

Ensure the award of contract, the planning and procurement of required materials are processed in a timely manner. 

Ensure that all approved variations with the relevant documents are communicated to the Project Site Coordinator and Supervisor. 

Conduct site visits and prepare bid documents and contracts for construction projects. 

Perform field inspections with the Client’s Engineer to ensure that all Punch A items are completed. 

Coordinate construction projects and liaise with contractors and consultants. 

Identify work opportunities and prepare or assist with the preparation of technical proposals. 

Negotiate or assist in negotiation with key Suppliers and Service Providers to improve cost structure. 

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual market update reports on new services, competitors and business opportunities. 

Communicate with existing accounts to increase and maintain levels of business activity. 

Explore new business opportunities and promote growth and expansion of the Department. 

Attend trade shows to exhibit products/services or conferences to keep abreast of the latest products and trends. 

Participate in marketing events and attend sales meetings. 

Manage the Customer Relationship Management database. 

Keeps abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends through the reading of pertinent literature and consulting with marketing and technical service areas. 

Participate in the appropriate levels of product training.   

Educate personnel on products lines assigned and where training was received. 

Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with currentand prospective customers to generate new business for the organization’s products/services. 

Attend meetings as directed to represent specific interests of the Division. 

Perform any other related duties. 

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Automation or an equivalent qualification.  

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the Oil and Gas/Energy and Manufacturing sectors. 

Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience. 

Experience in PLC Programming.