Controls System Engineer at Richmond

Job Description

Power

For over a century, Alstom has been committed to improving standards of living through the provision of reliable and affordable power based on high tech clean energy infrastructures and solutions. With Alstom Power, global expertise and local presence combine with heritage and innovation to generate power safely and cost-effectively. Known as a leading partner for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of new power plants, we are also experts in retrofitting, modernizing and servicing existing plants.

Alstom Power in Richmond, VA is hiring a Controls System Engineer for its Power, Automation and Controls (PAC) business.

Controls Engineering consists of the development, introduction and application of controls such as electro-mechanical or electric controls to support Company products. It requires knowledge of various related engineering disciplines and their applications.

Operational Responsibilities:

Control System Engineer shall have and demonstrate skills in gathering, design, configuration, integration and implementation of process control solutions including batch software, PLC/DCS systems, HMI packages, SCADA systems, PC networking technology. Position requires knowledge of a specific engineering discipline including but not limited to process manufacturing, detailed design generation, implementation, system integration, testing, documentation and on-site commissioning. Daily responsibilities include solutions implementation and support of the project team objectives. This position may receive technical direction from a lead engineer and/or engineering manager. This position demands a team player approach to project execution. Plans and coordinates technical design and engineering implementation of project work.

Functional responsibilities:

Experience with design and installation of distributed control systems, programmable controllers, vibration monitoring systems, compressor anti-surge controls, and control systems;

Design and implementation of control systems and strategies for steam/gas turbine control, plant control systems;

Provides hands-on support to establish test environment for customer and factory acceptance tests;

Provides professional technical assistance to customer, contractor and /or Alstom Power personnel during deployment of control systems in the field;

Promote Alstom products in front of customers during presentations and other events as needed;

Through professional appearance and excellent service, generates new business opportunities for Alstom Power products and technology;

Liaise with Alstom units overseas to ensure uniform product structures where needed;

Continually improves personal technical, commercial, and organizational knowledge and skills;

Commissioning / Service assignments in the field (20-30% of time, annually).

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements

BS Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Technology Engineering

Experience, Knowledge and Abilities

2-5 years of experience in control systems engineering;

Required Qualifications
PLC/DCS programming experience required

Instrumentation & Control experience required
Operational effectiveness & Accountability

Collaboration &Teamwork

Innovation

Communicating with Transparency

Solving Technical Problems

Quality and EHS awareness

Ability to make decisions/Sense of urgency

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in proposal development is desirable

Second language (Spanish) preferred, but not required

Managing, budgeting, scheduling projects experience desirable

Ability to pass a pre-hire background check, drug screening and physical exam required
Ability to work in the US without any further action from an employer required

Applicants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents, no VISA sponsorship.

We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package,and flexible work options, as well as a uniquely diverse and unified team of professionals.Our culture supports an environment where employees can continuously learn andgain professional growth through education,exciting projects and career mobility.ALSTOM recognizesyour achievementsand excellent performancethrough variousperformance incentive, recognition and reward programs. Our commitment is to you, the employee.

Come work in anenvironment that is driven byintegrity, innovationand visionary thinking. Join ALSTOM today, and energize your future!

About ALSTOM

With a presence in over a hundred countries and a broad range of products and services in the power generation, electrical grid and rail transport infrastructure markets, Alstom is at the forefront of economic, social and environmental progress. We design, produce and offer innovative technologies and solutions to our customers which meet essential needs, are increasingly efficient and ever more respectful of the world we live in. Our 93,000 employees rigorously apply the Alstom Code of Ethics and work closely with our community of stakeholders to deliver solutions and services that bear the label with Alstom. The Group had sales of 20.3 billion for the 2012/2013 fiscal year.

Alstom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alstom is a drug-free workplace.

Country: USA, State: Virginia, City: Richmond, Company: Alstom Power Service.