Senior Control Systems Engineer

Description:

Clarke Energy, is a multi-award-winning global specialist in the engineering, installation, operation and maintenance of engine-based power plants. Renowned for their expertise in the efficient provision of power generation using reciprocating engines, committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable energy solutions along with complete turn-key (EPC) and full aftermarket life of service and maintenance.

With a culture of integrity and high ethical standards they the largest authorised distributor and service partner for INNIO Jenbacher engine business. Operating in 28 countries globally with their Australian office based in Adelaide, South Australia. One of the fastest-growing power generation companies in the South Pacific.

Due to a strong pipeline of projects Clarke Energy is seeking Control Systems Engineers to join their dynamic Control Systems engineering team, for the implementation of projects within the EPC business unit. Reporting to the Principal Control Systems Engineer, you will provide technical advice relating to matters of Control Systems design, preparation of design and exchange of information for technical interfaces on turnkey projects.

Key duties
 

• Prepare controls design work to meet engineering specifications and comply with relevant standards. Includes writing of Functional Descriptions, programming PLCs, SCADA development, and network systems design and configuration.
• Procurement of materials and equipment to complete projects, from concept through design, construction, commissioning, and final handover.
• Liaise with client on project objectives and communicate with the project team.
• Coordinate estimates for controls engineering work.
• Liaise with suppliers in the specification, evaluation, selection and progressing supplied controls equipment.
• Perform factory testing and site commissioning and testing of installed controls equipment.
   

About You
 

• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) or automation
• Mid to Senior/Principal level of Control Systems Engineering
• PLC programming (Schneider / Allen-Bradley / Siemens)
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems
• Capable of creating Functional descriptions, FAT and SAT documentation
• Capable of Control System Design and implementation including Network Design
• Visual Basic for Applications (desirable)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Initiative and problem solving ability
• Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Project
• Drivers License