Field Engineer - Automation

Job Summary

Coordinate, implement, and support information and automation systems requirements to support the execution of the Posey Solar Project.

Works with project disciplines responsible for the overall creation and operation of the Field IT infrastructure (Network, servers, end-user support), automation systems, and integration platform for data exchanges.

In addition, you will support the implementation of the local IT infrastructure and end-user support. Ensures quality and usability of data by completeness, timeliness, and accuracy monitoring, investigating and resolving data quality issues, identifying quality improvements, and maintaining business and usage rules.

The Field Automation Specialist will interact with, key vendors, IS&T leadership, IS&T support groups, GBU functional support groups, and all levels of project / functional staff mainly construction, engineering, procurement, and document management.

Major Responsibilities :

• Provides automation support to teams on project, including setup, training, application and process, software quality assurance and control, reporting, database administration, and close-out of all construction automation software’s and applications
• Arranges, prepares, and conducts meetings, workshops, and presentations as required
• Assists with executing the project automation plan
• Evaluates and coordinates the implementation of new automation modules and tools
• Tests and supports data integration of new releases of production software / programs
• Customizes applications as required by customer
• Assists with preparation of user guides and training material and training
• Coordinates performance curves, metrics, trackers, and user feedback to show trends and use in improvements
• Applies knowledge of database management, programming skills, and 3D tools, to support team and project construction planning, work packaging, progress reporting, material management, turnover / completions, workforce management and timekeeping
• Coordinate construction requirements with project IT lead / manager to ensure they’re incorporated in the project automation plan

Education and Experience Requirements :

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills :

• Must have database and data processing experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, coordination skills with the project, customer, peer groups (within and outside IS&T), and related stakeholders.
• Proven record in IT infrastructure implementation at project sites.
• Must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of EPC automation tools
• Knowledge of project / application work processes
• Some understanding of industry principles and regulatory requirements around data integration and data delivery (e.g. ISO1950)
• Knowledge of data analytics and reporting (e.g. Power BI)
• Knowledge of the software and integration architecture of the core EPC applications (e.g. Autodesk, P6)

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