Automation & Controls Engineer - Offshore Wind

The Opportunity : The Offshore Wind Automation and Controls Engineer is responsible for integration and technical support of the Mission Automation System (MAS) with other subsystems including the fall pipe system, survey system and the Dynamic Positioning (DP) system of the Subsea Rock Installation Vessel (SRIV).

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.

Knowledge of all leading standards for automation systems is required. The position will interface with the Company's Estimating, Production Engineering, Survey, and Operations groups to align MAS capabilities.

The Offshore Wind Automation and Controls Engineer will have knowledge of controls systems. This will include PLC's, I / O controls modules, industrial PC workstations, and data logging systems.

Experience with DP / VMS equipment is a plus.

The position is based at GLDD Headquarters, in Houston.

About the Company :

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry.

The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions.

In its over 134-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.

S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations.

The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture.

The Company's commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Duties and Responsibilities range from automation process specification to offshore operation support. The essential elements of the position include, but are not limited to :

• 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.
• Have base knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for various vessel controls systems.
• 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 FAT's / 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 technicians, crew, and Project team members from the SRIV on the automation system using the simulator.

About the Candidate : Must be driven and able to function independently within their own field. They must be open to input and able to collaborate effectively with other disciplines thanks to your communication skills.

Professional qualifications for this important position include :

• BS or MS in Electrical Automation, Electrical & 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 kills.
• Willing to learn and work within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, make decisions and develop recommendations.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants' 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

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