Lead Services Specialist – Commissioning
Role Overview
The Lead DCS Field Engineer is responsible for installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware and software products in the DCS Controls Services Business portfolio.
The role reports to the client, plant/utility owner, or construction firm with daily or weekly updates on job progress.
Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&IDs, troubleshooting plant systems and equipment, and planning and directing resources to complete work scope per contractual requirements.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
The Lead DCS Field Engineer is responsible for installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware and software products in the DCS Controls Services Business portfolio.
The role reports to the client, plant/utility owner, or construction firm with daily or weekly updates on job progress.
Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&IDs, troubleshooting plant systems and equipment, and planning and directing resources to complete work scope per contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage controls and instrumentation activities on-site during installation, commissioning and maintenance of upgrade projects or new installations.
- Oversee installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnostics for DCS controls systems such as Mark Vie, Cimplicity, HMI and NW switches.
- Provide customers with technical direction and support on OEM packaged products.
- Understand PLC ladder logic and navigate through ladder rungs while troubleshooting.
- Implement DCS control constant modifications and read/modify software sequencing.
- Set up and modify hardware/software associated with DCS of BOP, Gas and Steam Turbine systems.
- Troubleshoot existing DCS control hardware and software installations on-site.
- Prepare field services jobs and coordinate with project/service managers.
- Provide informal and formal training to customer employees as needed.
- Supervise cable laying, insulation resistance (Megger) testing and connection.
- Maintain accurate timesheets and acquire customer signature before leaving the job site.
- Prepare field service reports within a week of job completion and ensure contractual obligations are met.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in DCS Controls systems such as Mark Vie.
- Working experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities.
- Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Centrifugal Compressor, or Reciprocate Compressor) and their auxiliaries.
- Strong knowledge in UCP, MCC, DCP, DCS and firefighting system installation and commissioning.
- Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators (servo-valves, thermos elements, transmitters).
- Ability to handle special tools like pressure pump, multi-meter, frequency generator, oscilloscope and field generator.
- Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement).
- Valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport).
- Fluent English.
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge and skill to actively support an outage and know where to seek answers.
- Know-how of EX2100e is considered an added advantage.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey technical concepts.
- Ability to work under pressure and take ownership of onsite activities.
- Willing to travel in country and worldwide and work overtime.
- Familiar with instruments and controls and PLCs for controls training.
- Familiarity with computer network systems & switches.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills using MS Office Software Suite.
- Strong knowledge in synchronous machine control philosophy Generator and their auxiliaries.
Travel and Work Conditions
- Availability to frequently travel (more than 75%), work offshore and in restricted countries.
- Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.
Additional Information
- Relocation assistance provided: No.
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