Project Lead Engineer

Sourceo Pte Ltd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ABB in Johor Bahru is seeking an Automation Engineer to deliver automation and power management systems for offshore projects. You will execute tasks on small to medium projects, applying design concepts to improve outcomes and drive improvements.

The role reports to the Automation Engineering Manager and sits in the Offshore Solutions division. You will review schematics, design PMS networks, and integrate LV/HV equipment, using protocols like Modbus and Profinet, in a multi-cultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology with a major in Electrical or Electronics.
• Experience on Power or Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and interpreting schematics for power management systems (PMS).
• Designing communication networks and schemes for PMS using industrial protocols such as RSTP, HSR, PRP, and MRP.
• Engineering PMS applications for load shedding, load sharing, Generator Control and synchronization.
• Engineering IEC 61850-based systems (MMS and GOOSE).
• Integration of LV/HV switchgear equipment using protocols like Modbus, Profibus, Profinet.
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting communication networks.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power systems

IEC 61850

Networking

Cybersecurity

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics

Tools

ABB 800xA

Wireshark

IEDScout

Job description

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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:

Automation Engineering Manager__

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to deliver Automation and Power management systems for offshore projects with low to medium complexity. You will be executing assignments on small projects or specific part of larger projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. You shall demonstrate your expertise by applying basic design thinking / design for excellence concepts into project execution for better project outcomes and to drive continuous improvements.

This role is contributing to Offshore Solutions Business within the Process Automation Energy Industries Division and is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Reviewing and interpreting schematics for power management systems (PMS).
• Designing communication networks and schemes for PMS using industrial protocols such as RSTP, HSR, PRP, and MRP etc.
• Engineering PMS applications for load shedding, load sharing, Generator Control and synchronization
• Engineering IEC 61850-based systems (MMS and GOOSE)
• Integration of LV/HV switchgear equipment using industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet.
• Conducting diagnostics and troubleshooting communication networks using specialized tools (e.g., Wireshark, IEDScout, ITT).

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology with a major in Electrical or Electronics.
• Worked on Power or Oil & Gas projects.
• Enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Self-motivated individual with strong English communication skills, eager to build lasting relationships with customers and global stakeholders.
• Familiarity with multiple IEC 61850 editions and cross-integration techniques.
• ABB 800xA with control builder, PMS library and workplace.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and implementation.

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Parental leave

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.

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