Automation Commissioning Engineer

Job description / Role

Job description

The automation commissioning engineer is responsible for the successful commissioning of automation and control systems for water and wastewater treatment plants. This includes reviewing the vendor drawings/documents, conducting the FAT & SAT, reviewing HMI/SCADA/DCS graphics in accordance with P&ID and control philosophy, the planning, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of all control systems ensuring they meet project specifications and operational requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze the proposed automation/control systems for alignment with the project specifications.
• Verify the vendors' drawings adhere to the project requirements.
• Generate control philosophy, cause & effect matrix, I/O list, and alarm list with respect to P&ID.
• Conduct FAT for the automation control panels.
• Review the HMI/SCADA/DCS screens in alignment with P&ID.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans for PLC/SCADA systems, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Conduct pre-commissioning checks, functional testing, and performance testing of all automation components.
• Conduct SAT for the automation control panels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems, instrumentation, and communication networks.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of all systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive commissioning documentation including test procedures, reports, and as-built drawings.
• Provide training to operators on the operation and maintenance of the control systems.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company procedures.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry best practices in automation and control systems.
• Assist the commissioning team across various disciplines including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and process commissioning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in commissioning automation systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Strong understanding of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems, instrumentation, and control panel design.
• Experience with controllers and drives like soft starters, VFDs, etc.
• Experience with various communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and, if required, to other countries.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with specific PLC/SCADA/DCS platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Yokogawa, etc.
• Certification in automation or control systems.
• Experience with cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.

Additional information:

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote work: No

Employment type: Full-time