Horizon Controls Group - Cork have a fantastic opportunity for a DeltaV Engineer to work with one of our clients at the cutting edge of Industry 4.0. This is an excellent opportunity. for the right person to provide lead level guidance and performance in a world leading Bioprocess facility in Meath.

This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing project execution for automation aspects of projects to deliver a consistently high-quality product with a strict adherence to company policies and standards as well as creating the automation standards and specifications. Works with team to design and implement new end-to-end technological solutions, and/or update current solutions, and ensures that project deliverables are met. Builds a holistic understanding of how solutions fit into the broader enterprise context and works to build an ecosystem of integrated technologies.

Lead Automation Engineering position will perform/direct the development, design, and implementation of Process Control Systems on new and upgrading of existing industrial process instrumentation and control projects. This Engineer is a key member of a diverse team of professionals executing process control projects. Resource must have an excellent understanding of heavy industry process control to develop and execute the project control strategies and system architecture used on assigned projects.

Responsibilities -

Provide Engineering services and lead a team of Process Automation System engineers in developing information for creation of design documentation including:
Preparation of Configuration Functional Design Specifications
Consulting with the Safety Instrumented System Engineer to develop control strategies for Basic Process Control Systems
Implementing new product technologies where appropriate such as DeltaV,
DeltaV SIS, AMS (Asset Management System)
Configuring DeltaV Control Systems from Control Narratives & P&IDs using Function Blocks
Structured Text and Sequential Function Charts.
10+ Automation experience
8-10 years DeltaV experience
5+ years as a technical lead on medium to large DeltaV projects
Ideally some migration experience
Understanding of CSV on large capital projects.

Requirements

Provide automation consulting and batch architect consulting for customers applying S88 project concepts.
Work with customers and project teams to solve complex control problems requiring industry expertise.
Work with customers to develop project methodologies that will affect their standards and develop functional requirements based on observation of the process or input from process engineers.
Solve complex process control problems in the industry and start up complex systems at customer’s plants.
Lead, plan and organize the work of project teams, and act as a mentor for individuals within the group.
Design, implement and test controls for a complex process or area of a project and provide application and process expertise.
Lead department efforts to improve processes.
Candidate must have good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Required Skills:

BS in a related engineering field (e.g., Electrical, Instrument, Chemical)
Minimum 5 years Industry experience
Minimum 5 years DeltaV configuration experience with both Batch and Continuous applications
Process control project experience required.
Ability to develop proposals and quote large complex batch projects.
Industry best practices finder and champion. Understand, in detail, concepts of current advance control techniques and the control requirements of most commonly used process equipment.
Ability to solve process control problems using these techniques.
Experience in startup of large automation projects.
Cost justifies process improvements/projects.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritise multiple, competing tasks and demands.

If you are interested in the above position, please contact George McGlone in Horizon Controls Group on 00353871897038

Senior Automation Engineer DeltaV Batch

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