Automation Controls Specialist

R E P OR T S TO : Sr Dept Manager Electrical Engineering & Department Project Engineer

S U P E R V I S ES : Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for the configuration and programming of automation and control equipment including but not limited to PLCs and HMIs

Integration of the automation and control systems based on the ships mechanical and electrical design.

Responsible for programming performed by Engineers I and Engineers II.

Responsible for supporting the commissioning and testing of automation and control equipment.

Makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations.

Develop system specific documentation based on contract requirements.

Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company

procedures and policies.

Q U A L IFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :

General :

Minimum Ten (10) years of automation and controls experience.

Configuration, programming, installation, and test experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADAs.

Experience with the Windows Server environment.

Configuration and commissioning experience with sensors, switches, valve actuators, variable speed drives, and other field devices.

Programming, installation and troubleshooting experience with communication protocols such as Profibus, Modbus RTU / TCP, and Serial ASCII.

Strong troubleshooting skills and experience.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.

Preferred :

Specific knowledge related to the following :

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.)

Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels

Knowledge in design and construction of US Navy vessels

A DD I T I ONAL 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 install 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.

T OOLS :

Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD, PLC and HMI development environment software

Process multimeter and network analyzers

D I R E C TI ON EXERCISED :

Will lead and direct the install and commissioning of controls systems on ships

Will 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.

D I S C R E T I ON 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

L I A ISES 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