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Audubon Companies · 9 hours ago

Automation & Controls Engineering Manager

Louisiana, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Audubon Companies is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineering Manager to join their team in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves managing a team responsible for controls and automation engineering assignments, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget while adhering to quality standards.

ConsultingEnergyRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall development, productivity, and guidance of all team members

Interact and communicate effectively with direct reports, team members, clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants

Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget. Ensure that projects assigned to direct reports and team members are completed according to schedule and within budget

Adhere to and ensure that all team members are in adherence to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures

Perform checking, or assign the appropriate checker, of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations produced by direct reports

Promote and enforce standards, methods, and procedures to be used in the development and implementation of control system design, PLC/DCS programs, HMI configuration, server system design, and industrial I.T

Oversee adherence to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities

Perform as a high-level technical lead or project manager as a way to maintain contact with staff and customers

Assist in and coordinate the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures

Create/assist in the development of client proposals, including scope development and man-hour estimates

Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics. Utilize complex and repetitive calculations

Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects

Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized. Resolve design and development issues

Resolve project design and development issues

Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities

Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope. Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope

Assess challenges and potential risks of planned projects, including construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards and other factors. Undertake initiatives for risk management and appropriate steps to address it

Responsible for hiring staff, performance evaluations, salary decisions, resolving grievances and complaints and initiate disciplinary actions

Approve time entry and expense reports pursuant to company/client policies and procedures

Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers and subordinates as required to resolve the most difficult issues facing the group or project

Set objectives and make significant decisions regarding the purpose, function and roles within a group or project; may set priorities and allocate resources within a group or project; oversee distribution of workload and establishment of work deadlines; set work quality expectations

Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations

Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to supervisor

Monitor and ensure safe working conditions for staff, and ensure all team members receive required safety training to perform their tasks in a safe manner. Ensure all reportable occupational incidents are reported in a timely manner and provide assistance in the completion of any investigations, including implementing corrective actions

May Independently prepare advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements

May prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments

May review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications

May undertake technical and feasibility studies including site investigations

May interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings

May visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions

May visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications

May develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages

Qualification

Industrial AutomationControl SystemsElectrical Design CodesBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringPE LicenseField ExperienceIndustry ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceTeam OrientedEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingProject Management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Field experience

Industry experience

15+ years' experience in Industrial Automation and/or Control Systems

Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal

Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems

Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary

Ability to work in a team oriented environment

Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing

Ability to organize and direct a project to completion

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree from ABET Accredited Institution

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Large multi-discipline project lead experience

Prior supervisory/managerial experience within an engineering environment

Working knowledge of the design of instrumented control and safety systems

Working knowledge of control systems and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.)

PE License

Company

Audubon Companies

Founded in 1997, Audubon Companies LLC provides EPC, consulting, fabrication, and field services to energy and industrial operators across the globe.

Founded in 1997

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.auduboncompanies.com

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