Ansaldo Energia Switzerland AG

Control System Engineer

Company Description

As one of the world’s leading players in the sector of power generation plants and components Ansaldo Energia is a full-cycle integrated operator with the capabilities to build turnkey power plants - using its own technology and its own independent design, production, construction, commissioning & service resources.

Position

The Control System Engineer is responsible to manage control system related projects, as well as provide analysis and technical assistance for service contracts and product upgrades, based on broad knowledge of our gas turbines.

Your tasks

Coordinate developments and perform modifications in control system logic of our gas turbines • Maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade control system hardware (system processors, I/O cards and networks) • Provide assistance and troubleshooting guidelines to plant operations and maintenance teams • Take action to resolve Process Control issues. Create and provide project specific technical input for other service teams • Ensure that all work is performed according to EHS • Prepare, check and update the technical documentation • Work directly with internal and external departments, identify the root cause of problems and develop both short- and long-term solutions • Manage control systems Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and support subsequent site qualification activities as needed.

Requirements

Your profile

Bachelor of Science in Process Control or Electrical Engineering • Experience in a similar role • Knowledge of principles and methods used in Process Control and ICT – required • Knowledge of turbine control system architecture and international reference standards - preferred • Knowledge of Engineering Process and gas turbine package application – preferred • Be familiar with computer networks, industrial Safety principles, Field Instrumentation, cyber security, IT networking • Ability in oversight control system policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current regulatory expectations. • Knowledge in control system programming, troubleshooting and commissioning required • Working experience with industrial controls systems applications: ALSPA; ABB Advant, AC800 - required & Siemens T3000, Emerson Ovation - preferred • Software development skills [ C/C++/C#, VB, SQL, Java, Python] - preferred. • Have developed interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and motivate others • Able to analyze information, draw conclusion and take action to resolve Process Control related issues – preferred • Experience working in project teams or task groups. • Availability to travel 50%-60% globally • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills • Excellent command of English; German and/or French preferred, Italian strongly advantageous.

Other information

Your benefit with us

Working with passionate people • Participating in environmental sustainability • Challenging work • Attractive and exciting products • Interaction with international colleagues • Flexible working conditions • Place of work in a beautiful small Swiss city rich in culture and history in the heart of Switzerland, close to the metropoles like Zurich and Basel.