Automation Engineer - Marine

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Marine & Ports Division is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead engineering activities in Houston, TX. This hybrid role involves coordination, development, and customization of automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, 2+ years of experience, and familiarity with ABB systems. Join our mission to improve sustainability and efficiency in the marine industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in automation engineering required.
• Experience with ABB 800XA Control Systems preferred.
• A U.S. citizen or valid U.S. Green Card required.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for engineering activities.
• Coordinate with other engineering packages and external parties.
• Customize automation solutions and develop code for HMI and process panels.

Skills

Coordination

Development

Automation System Customization

HMI Programming

IEC61850 Protocol

TCP/IP Protocol

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Automation Engineer - Marine

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This position reports to

Business Manager-Commercial & Operation

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in your assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completing the corresponding engineering assignments. The work model for the role is: hybrid (#Li-Hybrid) and requires travel throughout the year. This role is contributing to the Process Automation Marine Ports business in Houston, TX. There could be flexibility in the living location as long as it's within the Gulf Coast. You will be mainly accountable for: -Coordination: Coordinate with other packages (Power, Drives), Automation sub-packages & third parties (IAS, SIS, Asset Management, HMS), and Technology R&D/P&S (Solutions, requirements), and communicate technical matters to customers and end-customers. -Development: Develop solutions based on system requirements, customize Automation/SCADA for Energy Management, and develop code for HMI and process panels. -Documentation and Testing: Follow up on document handling processes, prepare requirements for FAT, develop system descriptions for propulsion control and PEMS, and create HW & SW testing procedures. -Customization and Programming: Customize Power and Energy Management System applications, Propulsion Control System applications, and develop PLC programming for 800XA, AC800M, and PLC500 with complex sequences of operation. -Network and Components: Develop and customize automation system topology, network components, select Automation cabinet components, finalize BOM, and configure network switches and devices, ensuring experience with IEC61850 and TCP/IP protocols.

Qualifications for the role

• Engineering Degree and 2+ years of experience required
• Experience with ABB 800XA Control Systems is preferred
• Experience with developing and modifying automation cabinets drawings, reviewing BOM, developing communication network topology, identifying interfaces between systems, updating firmware and system information documents, setting up OWS PCs, and providing commissioning checklists for PEMS and propulsion control applications, while maintaining communication with customers, sub-suppliers, and handling logistics is helpful
• Previous experience with the U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Navy is preferred
• This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. citizen or possess a valid U.S. Green Card due to the activities of the role

More about us

The Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals. By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry to achieve its decarbonization targets while improving the profitability and sustainability of our customers' business throughout the entire lifecycle of vessels. With ABB Ability Marine software solutions and ABB Ability Collaborative Operations Centers around the world, shipowners and operators can run their fleets at lower fuel and maintenance costs, while improving crew, passenger and cargo safety as well as overall productivity of their operations. Further, the Division delivers automation, electrical systems and digital solutions for container and bulk cargo handling, from ship to gate. These solutions help terminal operators meet the challenge of larger ships, taller cranes and bigger volumes per call, and make terminal operations safer, greener and more productive. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. MyBenefitsABB.com