Global Control Automation System Leader

Description

• Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed.
• Responsible for coaching and developing department talent.
• Identify and drive improvements in engineering, operational tools, processes, systems & technical solutions to improve our customer value and business efficiency.
• Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements.
• Be the owner of all aspects of HVDC IEC 61850 Implementation and system deployment, system Configuration, and validation, as well as all usual integration challenges of the control & protection system.
• Implement and maintain the control & protection system reference and customer solutions.
• Lead and mentor a global team of automation engineers and specialists, fostering collaboration and technical development.
• Review and approve design documents, implement, and ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous improvement and learning.
• Continuously improving the product in terms of delivery speed, stability and reliability.
• Work closely with Team Managers to plan execution strategies, provide engineering estimates, identify risks and put mitigation strategies for new opportunities.
• Overseeing the overall technical solution that meets customer Requirement based on reference Solution.
• Ensure security and compliance standards are taken into consideration into the design decisions.
• Uphold the principles of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) within the teams.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience relevant to electrical power systems and Substation automation engineering.
• Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
• Demonstrates track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design reqs, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets.
• Proven experience in automation and control systems engineering, with a track record of successful project leadership.
• A significant background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers / Merging Units / IEC61850 IED’s.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet based protocols.
• Knowledge of communication networks Security / Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Experience of multi-discipline system integration projects.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, DCS, Networks, and other related automation and controls technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA.
• Experienced Engineering Leader – Technical & Operational.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Experienced in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems.
• Excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols such as Ipv4, OSPF,LACP,DMZ,VPN/ DMS/ADMS/ DNP, IEC, Modbus.
• Established project management skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Degree in industrial control systems, electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of OT cybersecurity (standards such as IEC62443/NIST etc.) and functional safety per IEC 61508 is advantageous.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance