Senior Control & Automation Engineer - Saskatoon

Hatch•Saskatoon, SK

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of our Project Delivery Group, which helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. The Control, Automation and Electrical Engineer will report to the Project Manager on small projects and for larger projects, to the Control, Automation and Electrical Lead Engineer. This role has two distinct functions: 1) on-site commissioning engineer, and 2) office-based as senior Control, Automation and Electrical Engineer. The initial role will be as on-site commissioning engineer in Saskatchewan for up to 18 months. While on-site the commissioning engineer will be responsible for testing of individual subsystems and components, integration of subsystems, as well as testing integrated systems to align with design intent. The commissioning engineer will provide operational support for systems as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University.
5 to 10 years project engineering experience, which must include 2-3 years commissioning experience.
Experience in electrical design/consultancy ideally within a similar large engineering or multi-disciplinary project environment.
Registered as a professional engineer with APEGS (Association of Professional Engineers and Geosciences of Saskatchewan).
Recent experience in the potash and uranium industry in Saskatchewan.
Demonstrated “hands-on” site experience and able to work independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and resolve issues.
Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
PLC/DCS programming experience (Rockwell - preferred, DeltaV and ABB would be an asset).
Sound knowledge of 3D data-centric design systems.
Knowledge and experience with data-centric design systems, e.g. Smart Plant Electrical, Smart Plant Instrumentation.
Recent AutoCAD and MicroStation experience.
Ability to delegate tasks and effectively supervise others.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to function with minimal supervision.
Good safety awareness.
Willingness to travel for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Underground mining experience would be asset.
Mining operational knowledge would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Independently execute all commission activities.
Take ownership of project tasks to ensure timely completion, and work with minimal supervision.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Collaborate with client and contractors.
Guide the work of others, including contractor staff.
Perform factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.
Assist with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule.
Prepare, subject to the approval of the Control, Automation and Electrical Lead Engineer, technical documentation required for the execution of the project.
Manage and coordinate the progress of the engineering work in accordance with the project scope, schedule and procedures.
Review shop drawings to ensure conformity with engineering designs.
Following the award of contracts and purchase orders as instructed, monitor the fabrication and construction work to ensure that it is executed in accordance with the engineering designs.
Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
Implementing corrective action as required.
Review the outcome of quality audits of engineering work and perform remedial work in accordance with the project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
Check of documentation and interdisciplinary coordination is implemented in accordance with project procedures.
Prepare draft monthly engineering progress reports for incorporation into the engineering monthly report.
On a monthly basis, provide an update of the progress of the engineering work packages.
Compile Functional Control Specifications; perform programming of control systems