Perform technical project activities (design, system integration and installation, data analysis and modeling, application development, site installation, commissioning etc.) as assigned by the RTM (Regional Technical Manager).
Identification to RTM of technical issues that impact project performance (scope creep, delays, requested change orders, etc.)
Provide RTM with project information related to cost performance against plan, any performance guarantee status, etc.
Support the RTM’s documentation of best practices for use in the development of applications.
Support
Provide product, engineering, and application support to support existing customers
Perform periodical system and application health checks, performance analyses and develop reports to document findings and recommendations
Follow up on recommendations to sustain and maximize the value our applications deliver to our customers
Sales
Support Solution Consultant (a.k.a. Sales Engineer) market development activities as requested by RTM (Regional Technical Manager.)
Participate in sales closure activities as requested by RTM.
Management
Request/undertake professional development as required to remain billable/cost effective.
Support the project staffing process to maximize overall delivery department margin.
Example Metrics
Meet or exceed customer expectations as measured by customer satisfaction indices
Project delivery on time, within budget and per contract scope
Maintain or improve project or contract margin
Maintain PQSW (Project, Quote, Sales, Warranty) utilization at or above target
Maintain or achieve relevant industry certifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors or equivalent degree in chemical engineering or other engineering with heavy modeling, statistics, or process control focus
At least 5 years of experience in Petrochemical and Oil and Gas Industry
Global expert on APC and Optimization applications and projects as demonstrated by significant accomplishments and contributions acquired over a solid period of time
Strong interest in automation, process control and advanced model-predictive applications
Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Fluent in English: reading, writing, and speaking
Some manufacturing experience in the process industries
Exposure to instrumentation, industrial control systems and supervisory control applications
Exposure to advanced process control implementation or business case development
Familiarity with DCS (SCADA, HMI, etc.) and/or PLC configuration
Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time, typically 1 or 2 week trips. Occasional international projects are likely.
Must be willing and able to comply with customer safety & health requirements including submitting to and passing drug tests, safety training, etc.
Desired Qualifications:
4-10 years of experience as a process or control engineer in a manufacturing environment
An advanced degree in chemical engineering or other engineering with heavy modeling, statistics, or process control focus
Experience with industrial computing, networking, OPC and ODBC/SQL data communications
Experience with DCS (SCADA, HMI, etc.) and/or PLC configuration, especially in the context of integration with external applications
Proficient in Spanish
Experience with Rockwell Automation or competitive model predictive control products
Experience with Rockwell Automation or competitive predictive emissions monitoring systems
For further information on our products and services, see: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/capabilities/process-solutions.html