Turbine Control Specialist

ABB; Genova; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Canteen or meal vouchers provided

Wellbeing support for employees and 4

Welfare plan

Job summary

ABB is seeking an Engineering professional to plan and execute Local Business Line turbine control projects. You will coordinate across disciplines, support testing and commissioning, and ensure adherence to safety and contract requirements.

The role involves collaboration with suppliers and other functions to optimize costs and schedules. You will work in a hybrid setup, travel internationally if needed, and communicate in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical diploma in Electrical or Automation Engineering with 3+ years in turbine control or industrial automation.
• Experience with automation/electrical products in Oil & Gas and/or Power Generation domains; turbine OEMs a plus.
• Strong background in automation systems: DCS, I&C, and protection.
• General understanding of networks/IT, PC handling, Windows, cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering disciplines across Turbine projects and provide testing, installation, and commissioning support.
• Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare project documents.
• Improve work plans with other functions and communicate requirements to suppliers.
• Provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and ensure fit-for-purpose equipment/services.
• Develop, apply standard techniques and ensure safety and contractual compliance.
• Prepare proposals with BOMs and engineering hours; create work plans and cost estimates.
• Review scope, budget, and schedule to deliver quality results on time and on cost.

Skills

Technical mindset

Team coordination

Engineering execution

Education

Electrical or Automation Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Engineering Manager 2

Your Role And Responsibilities

Plan and ensure execution of Local Business Line projects for ST/ GTs Turbine Control. Complete assignments on multiple Turbine Control System projects of moderate size or portions of major projects, cost- effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety.

The work model for the role is: In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:

• Coordinating engineering discipline across several Turbine projects, provides technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Designing and conducting experiments, analyzes and interprets data, prepares complete project documents in one’s area of responsibility.
• Improving effectiveness of work plan in collaboration with other functions.
• Collaborating with the Supply Chain function to ensure that technical requirements for equipment or services are communicated and agreed to with potential suppliers.
• Providing technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accepts as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services.
• Developing, selecting and applying standard techniques, procedures and tools. Ensuring that engineering activities comply with required safety regulations and contractual requirements.
• Assisting in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects/programs (provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc).
• Creating work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of responsibility. Reviewing and approving scope, budget and schedule for assignments and ensures quality deliveries on time and within targeted cost.

Qualifications For The Role

• You have a technical diploma or a Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Steam/Gas Turbine control applications and projects or in Industrial Automation.
• You have technical experience working with Automation and Electrical products and solutions in the Oil & Gas and/or Power Generation domains. Previous experience with Automation projects involving Turbine OEMs is a plus.
• You have a strong background in Automation, including DCS, Instrumentation & Control (I&C), and Protection systems. Knowledge of ABB Control Systems is considered a plus.
• You have a general understanding of network engineering and IT/IS, including PC handling, Windows applications, PC configurations, virus scanners, interfaces, backups, and cybersecurity.
• You have strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications and related business and engineering software such as CAD/AUTOCAD, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• You have a customer-focused mentality that fosters strong relationships and long-term commitments, both internally and externally to ABB.
• You have availability to participate in commissioning activities, both in Italy and abroad, if and when required. You are at ease communicating in both English and Italian.

Compensation Package

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

Minimum annual salary: € 48.000

Variable Pay: AIP target 5% + Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.

Benefits As Per Policy

• Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families
• Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services
• Canteen or meal vouchers provided

More About Us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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