Lead Site Engineer

LEAD SITE ENGINEER

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THIS POSITION REPORTS TO

Project Operations Manager

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead all on-site activities of medium to large projects. Each day, you will ensure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. You will also showcase your expertise by leading the site team, defining main guidelines, and allocating tasks. The work model for the role is: On-site This role is contributing to the Process Automation Marine and Ports Division of ABB, New Zealand. You will collaborate seamlessly with sales, project management, commissioning and site teams and ensure that activities related to engineering and site for the allocated project/s are efficiently executed, in accordance with contract specification, quality and safety requirements. You will be mainly accountable for: • Leading the design and engineering of marine and ports power system based on MV/LV power system including application of protection, control and monitor scheme, variable frequency drive system and automation and control systems. • Coordinating all on-site activities to ensure the successful execution of start-up, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. • Ensuring all site activities are executed as per schedule, reviewing periodic reports, and ensuring timely handover of work areas from customer. • Serving as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers as well as other local organizations such as authorities and suppliers to ensuring their active support of field activities. • Closing all punch list, handover of installed equipment, as-built documentation, material reconciliation, site de-mobilization, etc., and receiving the final certification from customer.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Degree in Engineering and with around 10 years of experience design and engineering of electrical and automation solutions for marine and ports and/or offshore projects.
• You are highly skilled in site management with in-depth knowledge on commissioning ad delivering integrated solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate your knowledge in engineering of MV and LV switchgear, generators, transformers, motors, AC drives, UPS and automation and control systems.
• Experience or knowledge of next generation power systems based on DC grid power system with generator, energy storage, etc. is an advantage.
• Possess knowledge of marine systems classification requirements, international standards equipment’s FAT, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• You are passionate in delivering excellent service to clients and projects.
• You are at ease communicating in English and confident in working with different teams.

MORE ABOUT US

ABB Marine & Ports supplies world-leading technologies that are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and reliability to shipowners, and preparing vessels to meet the demands of tomorrow. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal operations safer, greener and more productive. ABB Marine & Ports operates in 26 countries and has 2,000 employees. www.abb.com/marine We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory