We are currently seeking a motivated individual to be a part of our growing Powell Automation Division (PAD). This exciting position allows the ability to provide functional and strategic leadership that offers a balance between empowerment and direction to produce innovative and creative solutions to solve problems for our clients. Additionally, you will interact and collaborate with diverse professionals to help grow and fuel the future presence of PAD in the automation space! Key responsibilities include leading a team responsible for completing engineering, testing, and implementation of automation solutions for Medium and Low Voltage switchgear applications.

Reports to:

PAD Engineering Manager

AS A PAD AUTOMATION ENGINEERING Supervisor YOU WILL:

• Build and deliver the roadmap for the development and growth of new and existing PAD engineers, including supporting and providing technical training and mentorship.
• Lead a technical team and manage direct reports in providing complex technical solutions for power systems and automation applications in MV and LV switchgear.
• Support the revision, development, and maintenance of engineering procedures and standards to drive increase growth and efficiency of PAD project execution. This includes ensuring that proper records and other documentation are maintained .
• Stay up to date with the latest market technology and trends to help drive the current and future automation solution offerings
• Help to build and maintain customer relationships, including helping to manage customer expectations of PAD deliverables.
• Become a SME in the automation space by understanding and developing solutions utilizing products from various manufactures such as SEL, Rockwell, Siemens, and GE.
• Review and interpret client specifications to produce project Functional Design, drawings and test documentation in accordance with the project requirements and Powell standard procedures.
• Develop strategic initiatives to continuously drive the growth and expansion of PAD in the automation space.
• Participate in and develop documentation for factory and on-site acceptance testing (FAT and SAT respectively), as well as perform start-up and commissioning activities as required
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including after sales support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) years of supervisory experience, preferably engineering teams
• BS in a technical discipline, preferably an Electrical Engineer, from an accredited institution with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, or a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant industry working experience is required
• Strong technical background and experience (senior level) in at least one of the following is required:
  • Automation and Control systems
  • Power Systems
  • Electrical System Integration preferably for electrical switchgear applications
• Demonstrate leadership, mentorship, and problem-solving skills for engineering teams and activities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Must have excellent English communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and collaboration skills to effectively work with both business and technical teams
• Excel working independently as well as in a team-oriented roles
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement
• Control engineering costs through monitoring budget performance of engineering project execution.
• Manage and oversee the use of subcontractors
• Willingness to travel up to 25%