Automation Specialist

Automation Specialist

Seeking an Automation Specialist with a passion for Automation and a curiosity to explore new technologies to help drive and advance our practice. As a member of the Columbus Automation team, the Automation Specialist will contribute to our clients mission by:

• With minimal direction, creates and/or oversees basic to highly complex instrumentation, controls and related systems designs using 3D and 4D design practices. Develops technical memoranda related to design issues for clients. Prepares preliminary design reports (PDRs) under limited supervision. Coordinates designs reconciliation with clients.
• Creates basic to highly complex human-machine interface (HMI) designs, programmable logic controllers (PLC), reports, etc. Prepares level of effort estimates (LOEs).
• Assists in the testing and startup of instrumentation, controls and related systems independently with minimal supervision. Assists in the development of systems training for end users.
• Under general supervision, prepares proposal sections and presentations. Prepares scope and budgets. Supports marketing and new business activities as requested in support the Automation strategy. May participate in proposals.
• Recognized leader of technical and professional staff. Leads project teams and reviews the work of junior staff as necessary. Provides mentoring to junior staff such as giving feedback on technical issues, client relationships and career/organizational issues.
• Participates in the Automation Community of Practice (CoP); focuses on an area of specialty (e.g., communications, networking, instrumentation, security) and strives to become a subject matter expert. Reviews basic to highly complex component level shop drawings.
• Performs and/or oversees testing and field inspections. Responsible for testing and startup of documentation completion, as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, controls and related systems designs.
• PLC and HMI experience required.
• Excellent communication and client relation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs. Expert knowledge of 3D and 4D design practices