Senior Automation Engineer

Champion Technology Services•Baton Rouge, LA

17h

About The Position

The Automation Engineer III ensures successful completion of both company and client objectives at the project level. The primary focus of Automation Engineer III is to lead quality design, development, installation and fulfillment of processes and systems utilized for project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and preferred 5 years of Automation or Controls related experience (includes relevant intern or co-op).
Experience should include a minimum of 2 years of leading automation tasks within a team.
Technical Expert of multiple automation system platforms including DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA and other applicable systems.
Experience in implementing solutions based on industry standards (ISA, NFPA, NEC).
Ability to obtain ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP ®) certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable personal transportation with valid liability insurance.
Fluent in verbal and written English.
Available for after-hour, weekend and holidays.
Available for overnight and extended travel.
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and push, pull or lift 50+lbs for an extended period.

Responsibilities

Leads and participates in design and development of automation systems.
Tests, troubleshoots, and provides solutions for technical problems and team members.
Manages technical related tasks with internal team members.
Leads project tasks in design, development, testing, installation, commissioning, project closure and inspections/reporting.
Leads the following project tasks: Project Kickoff System Design / Procurement Programming / Configuration FAT SAT / Commissioning Close-out Documentation
Interfaces with the client / vendor on project technical requirements.
Leads overall compliance and quality of projects.
Responsible for delivery of all project tasks within allotted project budget.
Contributes to project scope and budget development.
Provides project level consultancy and client service.
Ability to fulfill the role of Automation Engineer II.
Maintains awareness of future opportunities at client facilities and informs management.