Powertech Labs

Electrical utilities testing and research lab

Senior Controls/PLC Engineer - Hydrogen Infrastructure

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSurrey, BC, CanadaCA$109k - CA$138k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university is required.
A minimum of eight years of direct experience in an industrial controls and programming environment is required, with familiarity in several relevant areas.
Experience with industrial automation and PLC/HMI programming, including Allen Bradley/Rockwell or Siemens, is required.
Experience specifying and troubleshooting instrumentation is required.
Experience preparing technical specifications and control descriptions is required.
Experience with hazardous-area electrical installations is required.
Experience with AutoCAD design is required.
Proficiency with relevant codes and standards, including CSA C22.1, NFPA 70, and NFPA 79, is required.
Working knowledge of IEC standards is required.
Expertise in developing Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and process controls is required.
Ability to create technical risk assessments for process designs is required.
Registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is required; Canadian out-of-province registrations are acceptable if the accreditation can be transferred immediately to Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to articulate and discuss technical options, present proposed solutions to a wide range of audiences, and adapt to different audience understanding levels.
Computer and software systems skills applicable to the position are required, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and with a team and to model high standards of professionalism is required.
The role requires pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing as a condition of employment because it is safety sensitive.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute control system design and documentation for hydrogen refueling equipment, including control narratives, functional descriptions, and logic diagrams.
Lead and execute PLC and HMI programming for hydrogen infrastructure equipment.
Participate in or lead HAZOP studies.
Size and specify instrumentation, control valves, and PLC/HMI hardware.
Lead factory acceptance testing at Powertech.
Lead field commissioning work, including equipment startup, diagnosing and troubleshooting instrumentation and controls issues, and hands-on field work; travel to customer sites is required.
Oversee and provide technical input and direction to technicians and electricians involved in construction and testing of hydrogen infrastructure equipment.
Independently strategize, analyze, and design hydrogen infrastructure control systems to meet customer requirements.
Establish process and design quality control and safety.
Develop standardized processes and technical procedures.
Proactively source project materials and components.
Engage with contractors and customers to ensure a high level of customer service.
Maintain professional relationships with other departments, outside consultants, contractors, customers, and suppliers to gather and relay information and resolve concerns.
Provide customer support for new and existing hydrogen stations, including remote support or travel to customer sites.
Provide input and recommendations in department budgeting, work planning, and resource allocation.
Use independent judgment to solve complex problems affecting multiple sectors, customers, technology, financial planning, and staffing.
Collaborate with the Hydrogen Infrastructure team.
Foster relationships across Powertech to use company resources for clients.
Review and align work with corporate objectives for safety, quality, and environmental management.

Desired Qualifications

Hydrogen or other high-pressure gas experience is desired.
Functional Safety experience is an asset.
Exceptional organizational skills and self-motivation are desired.
A proactive approach to safety and quality is expected.
Demonstrated analytical ability and follow-through with stakeholders are desired.

Powertech Labs Inc is a cleantech company with the mission of being a trusted innovation partner providing solutions, specialized testing, and technical expertise for a safe and sustainable global energy future. Powertech has a global reputation for delivering transformative solutions in both the electric power industry as well as the transport sector. A clean future will be driven by electric and hydrogen power, and we will help get there.
We are always guided by our values as a global clean-technology and engineering company:

Safety: This top everything. We do our work safely or we do not do it at all.
Challenges: We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges – through attaining accreditations, developing industry-leading innovative products & services, investing in our labs, hiring great people, and making them better.
Diverse Teams: We are strongest together and capitalize on our varied attributes – together we are more than the sum of parts.
Our customers: Customers fuel this company, and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and loyalty. We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.
Excellence: Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to what we do

What you'll do

Lead and execute control system design and documentation (control narratives, functional descriptions, logic diagrams, etc) for hydrogen refueling equipment.
Lead and execute PLC and HMI programming for hydrogen infrastructure equipment.
Actively participate in or lead HAZOP studies.
Size and specify instrumentation, control valves, and PLC/HMI hardware.
Lead factory acceptance testing at Powertech.
Lead field commissioning work, including:
- Willing to travel to customer sites.
- Startup of equipment.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting instrumentation and controls issues.
- Hands-on field work
Oversee and provide technical input and directions to technicians and electricians involved in the construction and testing of the hydrogen infrastructure equipment.
Independently strategize, analyze and design hydrogen infrastructure control systems to meet customer requirements.
Establish quality control and safety of the process and design.
Develop standardized processes and technical procedures.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to sourcing of project materials and components.
Engage effectively with multiple contractors and customers to ensure the highest level of customer service is achieved.
Maintain professional relationships with other departments, outside consultants, contractors, customers, and suppliers in order to gather and relay information and resolve issues of concern.
Provide customer support for new and existing hydrogen stations. This may involve remote support or travel to customer sites.
Provide input and recommendations in the budget, work planning and resource allocation processes for the department.
Exercise a high degree of independent judgment to solve highly complex problems that have an impact across sectors and include customers, technology, financial planning and staffing.
Consistently demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills with the Hydrogen infrastructure team.
Foster relationships across Powertech to utilize all of the company’s resources for our clients.
Review and align with the broader corporate objectives such as safety, quality and environment management.

What you bring

A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
Minimum Eight years of direct experience in an industrial controls and programming environment with a strong familiarity in several the following areas:
Industrial automation - PLC and HMI programming (Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens)
Instrumentation specifications and troubleshooting
Preparing technical specifications and control descriptions
Hazardous area electrical installations
AutoCAD design
Proficient with relevant codes and standards (CSA C22.1, NFPA 70, NFPA 79)
Working knowledge of IEC standards
Expertise in the development of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and process controls
Proven ability in creating technical risk assessments for process designs
Hydrogen or other high pressure gas experience is desired
Registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC. Canadian, out-of-province registrations are acceptable as long as there is an ability to immediately transfer the accreditation to Engineers and Geoscientists of BC.
Functional Safety experience is considered an asset.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills to adequately articulate and discuss technical options, present proposed solutions to a wide range of audiences, and the ability to adapt to the different understanding levels of the audience.
Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
Exceptional organizational skills, driven and self-motivated.
Uncompromising dedication to safety and quality.
Demonstrated analytical abilities and ability to follow-through with various stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and with a team and role model high standards of professionalism.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

What we offer
Location: Surrey
Job Grade: P3
Job Status: Full time Regular
Salary: $109K - $138K
* All applicants with lesser qualifications and relevant experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered at the
appropriate level.

About the Company

Powertech Labs

Electrical utilities testing and research lab

Powertech Labs operates a large testing and research facility that provides specialized testing and investigation services to support electrical utilities’ assets—generation, transmission, and distribution—as well as OEMs, automotive manufacturers, government, and research organizations. Its teams of engineers and scientists conduct cross-disciplinary testing and analysis across 15 labs on an 11-acre site to diagnose and solve complex problems. The company differentiates itself through its scale, global client base (over 300 customers, including Fortune 500 firms), and a deep pool of technical talent with decades of engineering experience. Its goal is to deliver reliable, technically sound results that help customers maintain and optimize capital assets across generation, transmission, distribution, and related markets.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Surrey, Canada
Founded: 1979

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