Electrical Engineer

 Key Elements of the Role

• Analyse client's problems or requirements.
• Identify and evaluate potential technical solutions.
• Evaluate development and system costs and identify commercial advantages / risks.
• Manage system requirements and ensure end solution fulfils technical and commercial requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documents including function descriptions, implementation descriptions, drawings, piece lists, commissioning procedures, etc.
• Liaise with customer service department to support project tenders, technical issues and training.
• Liaise with spare parts team to advice on component selection and preparation
• Provide integration documentation for modifications on existing cranes (automation and control systems).Liaise with electrical design engineers to prepare modifications to electrical drawings.
• Liaise with software developers to prepare software integration requirements, where necessary document interface protocols and build software interface modules.
• Liaise with software developers to ensure crane monitoring requirements for automation systems are updated, where necessary document requirements and verify implementation.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to prepare mechanical or structural design documentation to facilitate changes.
• Liaise with purchasing department for the selection of suitable sub-systems or component suppliers.
• Liaise with service personnel in the field to support commissioning and provide any necessary support and documentation required during the commissioning process.
• Where necessary prepare and execute on-site investigations and tests at selected customer sites.

Qualifications Requirements and Experience

• Min Level 7 degree in any of the following disciplines: Automation / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic Engineering.
• Strong communication and reporting skills (verbal and in writing)Confident at challenging the status quo and open to adapting new technologies or techniques.
• Programming knowledge and experience of Safety and Non-safety PLC systems using Codesys.
• SCADA systems development knowledge.
• Risk analysis and safety compliance related to the PLC control and understanding of Performance Levels (PLr / SIL).Familiarity with Zuken E3 or similar drawing package.
• Ability to analyse problems and derive solutions.
• Ability to manage project requirements and schedules.
• Experience with ABB PLC’s an advantage.
• Experience in industrial network applications and design an advantage.
• Knowledge or experience with industrial Ethernet networks an advantage.
• Work as necessary in the heavy machinery environment at container terminals and assist with crane commissioning.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Ability to work at heights.

For more information on this role please contact Michael Brennan on hire@Hero.ie or 0864403742

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