What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation & Controls Designer position at Stellar Energy Americas Inc?
Automation & Controls Designer
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary
Reports to: Automation and Controls Director
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Company Summary
Stellar Energy provides custom power augmentation and energy plant solutions for power generation and utilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG), data center, biopharma and other markets. Stellar Energy’s innovative solutions include turbine inlet air chilling, inlet air conditioning (heating and cooling), evaporative cooling, direct contact air chilling, thermal energy storage, district cooling and central utility plants. The company’s experience spans more than 20 years and stretches across the globe, with offices in the United States, Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Job Summary
As a member of the technical staff, the Automation & Controls Designer is responsible for preparing technical drawings of controls systems for the design of modular TIAC (Turbine Inlet Air Cooling) Plant, CHP, Mission Critical and District Cooling Plant up to full production. During the design process, the Designer will work closely with the Engineer to compile technical data for the control systems, including product features, dimensional information, owner specifications, contract requirements, and electrical characteristics of the distribution system. This Automation & Controls Designer will also be responsible for technical coordination of all products currently in production.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborates with controls engineers to receive instructions and direction for the project design.
- Co-ordinates with other disciplined designers to integrate design and avoid interferences.
- Compiles standard project drawings depicting the systems to be manufactured by Stellar Energy. These drawings will include legend sheets, installation details, schematic sheets, I/O diagrams, loop sheets, and 3D models of installed electrical conduit and equipment.
- Involved with specification review for system requirements, assist with generation of design calculations, verify design dimensions in the field, and generate bills of materials.
- Accomplish tasks in accordance with the company procedures, specifications, standards and any project specific addenda.
- Participates in project teams and all activities related to the development of the modular plant.
- Provides technical support to sales and marketing for bids and proposals, such as schematics and layouts.
- Prepares design drawing packages to enable procurement, supply, fabrication, installation, and construction to take place.
- Maintains good interface with designers, drafters, and production personnel from an array of design disciplines, including structural and mechanical.
- Ensures that design deliverable dates and met.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
- Technical capacity
- Problem solving/analysis.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the Stellar Energy fabrication facility for observation and support may be necessary which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel toed shoes and mandatory head protection.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some climbing and reaching is required. This would require the ability to use a step ladder to take measurements or reach behind or around equipment to measure or take photos of installed systems. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional overtime effort may be requested to meet project specific deadlines.
Travel
Anticipated 20% travel for this position with some overnight stays. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum of two-year associate degree in drafting or related technical discipline
- Experience in AutoCAD software
- 4 years’ experience with electrical and controls design and drafting.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Some experience in electronic design with electronic circuit technology assembly processes.
- Some experience in design, repair and analysis of electronic systems with exposure to electrical engineering design principles and methodologies.
- Knowledge of 3D software (Bentley AutoPlant or Plant 3D preferred).
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.