Automation & Controls Engineering Manager

Audubon is currently seeking an Automation & Controls Engineering Manager to join our team in Lake Charles, LA. The Automation & Controls Engineering Manager will manage a team who perform controls and automation engineering assignments associated with programming, HMI, SCADA, etc., and specification of related control system equipment.

• Responsible for the overall development, productivity, and guidance of all team members.
• Interact and communicate effectively with direct reports, team members, clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to and ensure that all team members are in adherence to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Perform checking, or assign the appropriate checker, of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations produced by direct reports.
• Promote and enforce standards, methods, and procedures to be used in the development and implementation of control system design, PLC/DCS programs, HMI configuration, server system design, and industrial I.T.
• Oversee adherence to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Perform as a high-level technical lead or project manager as a way to maintain contact with staff and customers.
• Assist in and coordinate the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Create/assist in the development of client proposals, including scope development and man-hour estimates.
• Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics. Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.
• Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects.
• Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized. Resolve design and development issues.
• Resolve project design and development issues.
• Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope. Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
• Assess challenges and potential risks of planned projects, including construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards and other factors. Undertake initiatives for risk management and appropriate steps to address it.
• Responsible for hiring staff, performance evaluations, salary decisions, resolving grievances and complaints and initiate disciplinary actions.
• Approve time entry and expense reports pursuant to company/client policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers and subordinates as required to resolve the most difficult issues facing the group or project.
• Set objectives and make significant decisions regarding the purpose, function and roles within a group or project; may set priorities and allocate resources within a group or project; oversee distribution of workload and establishment of work deadlines; set work quality expectations.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to supervisor.
• Monitor and ensure safe working conditions for staff, and ensure all team members receive required safety training to perform their tasks in a safe manner. Ensure all reportable occupational incidents are reported in a timely manner and provide assistance in the completion of any investigations, including implementing corrective actions.
• May Independently prepare advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client…