Offshore Wind Marine Control Systems Engineer Job at Elevate Human Capital, Houston, TX

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  • Elevate Human Capital
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

EHC is currently looking for an Offshore Wind Marine Controls System Engineer for a client in the Houston, TX area.

Job Summary:

The Offshore Wind Marine Controls Systems Engineer is responsible for integration and technical support of electrical controls systems onboard the Subsea Rock Installation Vessel (SRIV), including the Mission Automation System (MAS), survey system, fall pipe controls, and Dynamic Positioning (DP) system. The utility scale Offshore Wind market in the US is expanding rapidly, to meet commitments from the States for renewable energy generation and carbon free energy solutions for the next decade and beyond.

The successful candidate will have excellent analytic skills to document and automate our subsea rock installation process into efficient, reliable, and safe control systems. The position will interface with the Company's Estimating, Production Engineering, Survey, and Operations groups to align ship system capabilities.

The Offshore Wind Marine Controls Systems Engineer will have knowledge of various controls systems. This will include PLCs, I/O controls modules, industrial PC workstations, automation systems, and data logging systems. Experience with DP/VMS equipment is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Integration of subsystems and their inputs by working with other disciplines and subcontractors into the MAS to control subsea rock installation equipment.
  • Convert complex issues and operational needs for rock installation into technical specifications and draw up functional descriptions for the control systems.
  • Analyze existing and new automation software and research, implement and test improvements through vendor management.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to meet design requirements of the automation system.
  • Solve automation system issues either onboard the vessel or through remote support with on-board technicians.
  • Work with OEM to maintain and improve the MAS software & hardware as needed.
  • Supervise and attend automation and controls systems FATs/commissioning as needed and document the same, will require some travel both domestic and international.
  • Assist and coordinate troubleshooting efforts with controls systems with SRIV crew, Fleet Engineering, and OEM support.
  • Train crew and Project team members from the SRIV on the automation system using the simulator.

Required Skills:

  • BS or MS in Electrical Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • 5+ years of experience in software development in Marine or Industrial Automation and Process control systems.
  • Technical knowledge of controls systems such as PLC controls, SCADA systems, hydraulics and other relevant technologies that are used to monitor and manage industrial processes.
  • Design and Programming experience with PLC systems.
  • Design and Programming experience with SCADA and DCS based applications. Proficiency in analyzing and describing automation processes.
  • Experience with automation systems and controls systems both in design and technical support of each.
  • Understanding of the common industrial automation standards and guidelines (i.e. ISA/IEC).
  • Experience in European Offshore Wind development is a plus.
  • Experience with Subsea Rock Installation processes and controls systems is a plus.
  • Ability to travel offshore and internationally.
  • Hands-on experience using drawing design (i.e., AutoCAD) software.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong organizational and communications skills.
  • Willing to learn and work within a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, make decisions and develop recommendations.
  • Must be able to work in an in-office work environment; at this time the office work personnel are working a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
Company Description

EHC is a national recruiting firm!

Company Description

EHC is a national recruiting firm!

Job Tags

For subcontractor, Remote job, Offshore, Gangs,

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