Plant Engineering: Controls Systems Engineering Department Manager

To be Considered Candidates:

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Demonstrating an advanced understanding of industrial process control systems, including DCS, PLC, and field instrumentation.
• Performing and checking control systems engineering calculations and design using both computer-aided and manual design techniques.
• Preparing instrumentation and control systems equipment specifications, RFQ packages, and PO packages.
• Participate in the procurement of instrumentation and control systems equipment including, bid clarifications with Vendors, bid evaluations and recommendations, Vendor approval document and drawing reviews.
• Overall quality control and assurance of Control Systems Engineering deliverables.
• Preparing and performing estimates, schedules, man-hour, manpower and material forecasts.
• Working independently and providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers
• Performing manpower planning and forecasting for engineers and designers
• Determining engineering and designer staffing needs for projects based on input from Lead Engineers
• Assigning engineers to projects to meet project needs
• Recruiting and training entry-level engineers
• Interviewing and hiring new engineers
• Preparing performance appraisals for engineers
• Becoming actively involved in salary administration activities
• Traveling, as required, to ensure the successful execution of project and/or department goals
• Understanding the administration of other disciplines
• Exhibiting a thorough understanding of pertinent codes and governing regulations and industry practices
• Developing client relations
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• An accredited Bachelors degree, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering
• 16 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Registration preferred
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing and email as well as the intermediate use of spreadsheets.
• The use of Discipline Specific software may be required.