Lead Engineer - Fleet Management

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Job Description

Responsibilities and activities:

• Work on power plant control system design deliverables, networking and cybersecurity solutions involving PLC, IO devices, Server configuration and deployment, network architectures, switch configuration and trouble shooting.
• Install and configure servers, network managed Switches, Routers & Firewalls, etc., for a power plant control environment (usually Rockwell, Mark VIe control system). Should be able to define VLANs & Network segmentation.
• Read processing notice, create Functional Analysis documents and perform SW programming, logics, creation of static and dynamic mimics as per P&ID and standard faceplates using Automation design tools (RS Logix, Studio 5000, FT View, Control ST, Cimplicity, Workstation ST, etc.), HMI configuration, Alarm display, etc., simulation testing of software. Perform Soft IO configuration for standard communication protocols prevailing in the industry (Modbus, IEC61850, IEC60870-104, DNP 3, etc.). Perform interlocking design, wiring principles, etc. testing of control panels at GE Vernova workshop or supplier premises, support FAT, etc. Implement secure design practices in system design and software programming. Day-to-day activities include, but not limited to -Perform contract analysis, concept design, reverse engineering, prepare work-statement document.
• Document technical data generated for the assigned project.
• Review supplier documents (IO list, P&ID, Minfex data of partners) and prepare/update IO list.
• Create supplier technical specification for BTS or BTP DCS solution, coordinate with suppliers & do technical follow up.
• Prepare/update Logic programs, HMI mimics views as per P&ID and standard faceplates.
• Perform design reviews as per plan, record outcomes and track actions till closure.
• Prepare and update OMM document.
• Track project schedule and implementation plan.
• Other job needs -
• Undertake occasional short-term travel to customer and supplier premises for technical discussions, design follow-up, testing, FAT, etc.
• Perform Site Survey activities, mapping existing systems and compile design inputs.
• Prepare de-commissioning and dismantling needs (manuals) for the system.
• Nature of Products/Projects - Power plant control system (BTS or BTP) Partnership - This role calls for cross-functional interface, positioned on control design, with coordination with several process partners and customers. Collaborations include, but not limited to, interface within Engineering functions including Product development (NPI), Supply Chain and Customer facing organizations. Personal responsibilities -
• Deliver trainings programs to internal and external customers.
• Work on quality & productivity improvement and cost-out actions.
• Perform interface engineering, Site Support.
• Development of standards and design practice guides and use in project.
• Collaborate seamlessly with local and global teams on project execution activities.
• Ensure reliable operations of machines under installation, commissioning and normal operation (Warranty).
• Issue resolution: Collect and analyze data from any issue affected Hydro power plant, perform relevant RCA analysis depending on issue level, eventually seeking the support or delegating to proper CoE so as to develop physics based on hypothesis explaining the issue: take measurements on operating product if required develop corrective actions, validate the corrective actions and support the teams implementing the solutions across the fleet.
• Work closely with design engineering, commissioning and construction, sourcing, quality and other related functions to drive proactive programs to mitigate risks during ITO and OTR.
• Assess fleet reliability data to validate improvement in fault rates and part failures rates. Analyze data to identify issues earlier and substantially reduce the cycle time from identification to corrective action implementation.
• Provide the FRO leadership with an accurate assessment of the risk associated with the various technical fleet issues.
• Present this work both internally and to customers.
• Establish and cultivate key relationships throughout the technical community to maintain insight into design, installation, operations issues ensuring prompt incorporation of resultant solutions, lessons learned and best practices into methods content.

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Control from accredited college or university. Controls Engineering experience with relevant experience in PLC hardware design and software programming.
• Should be aware of applicable standards and best practices in DCS design, including HW design, SW logic and User interface (HMI) design, control cubicle design and cybersecurity solutions.
• Should be aware global Cybersecurity standards such as IEC62443 & NERC-CIP. Tools Expertise - Rockwell Automation/ Mark VIe/ Siemens/ ABB/ Emerson, etc. based Control System tools (RS Logix, Studio 5000, FT View, Control ST, Cimplicity, Workstation ST, SCALA, SICAM)
• Preferred industry experience - Power, Large EPC, Oil & Gas. Strong English and Portuguese language skills (both oral and written).)

• Working experience on Rockwell Automation or Mark VIe based Control System is preferred, however similar experience on other reputed DCS systems like Siemens, ABB, Emerson, etc. is acceptable.
• Candidate with exposure in Cybersecurity domain will be an advantage.
• Able to manage and resolve conflicts in a fast-paced project execution environment.
• Clearly communicate and listen.
• Guide and motivate fellow team members.
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a global matrix team environment
• Ability to learn & adapt to business needs
• Good planning, organizational skills and team player
• Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, autonomy
• Must be results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Good problem solver
• Must be able to travel.