AVK
power generation
DesignEngineer
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“Design Engineer at AVK. Skills: PLC Controls Engineer, PLC programming, control systems integration, generator control systems, electrical schematics. Development and creation of project specific engineering documentation. Delivery of projects that are on time, within budget, and in accordance with the technical requirements of the contract”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure it is delivered on time, within budget and meets the customer specifications and expectations; Delivery of projects that are on time, within budget, and in accordance with the technical requirements of the contract
Industry & Context.
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline, Proven experience as a PLC Controls Engineer in power generation, industrial automation, or energy sectors, understanding of LV and HV schematics, switchgear control, and protection systems, Hands-on experience with ComAp generator controllers (InteliGen, InteliSys, etc. ), Knowledge of G99 / G59 grid protection and interface requirements, Familiarity with generator paralleling, islanded and grid-connected operation, Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, including BS 7671 and IEC standards, Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities
Nice to Have
Familiarity with ComAp generator controllers
What You'll Do.
Development and creation of project specific engineering documentation
Delivery of projects that are on time
and in accordance with the technical requirements of the contract
Be aware of contractual requirements of all Projects
payment milestones and associated requirements
technical and H&S requirements
Commissioning of control systems
and implement PLC control systems for generator and power distribution applications
Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnostics
Program and configure PLCs
Develop and modify HMI/SCADA interfaces for system monitoring and operator control
Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers
Implement and test circuit breaker switching logic
and protection schemes
Support site commissioning and FAT/SAT testing of control panels and generator systems
Prepare detailed technical documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with electrical design engineers, site engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver fully integrated control solutions
Process & Methodology
take total responsibility for the implementation of a Successful Project to ensure it is delivered on time, within budget and meets the customer specifications and expectations, working within tight deadlines, managing numerous projects running concurrently varying in value, Be aware of contractual requirements of all Projects, payment milestones and associated requirements, key dates, technical and H&S requirements
Full Job Description
As a Design Engineer you will take total responsibility for the implementation of a Successful Project to ensure it is delivered on time, within budget and meets the customer specifications and expectations. The Design Engineer will need to be customer focused, self-motivated, comfortable in liaising with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors and used to working within tight deadlines, managing numerous projects running concurrently varying in value. We are seeking a skilled and experienced **PLC Controls Engineer** to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical engineering with a strong focus on PLC programming and control systems integration. A good working knowledge of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical schematics, generator control systems, and circuit breaker switching logic is essential. Familiarity with ComAp generator controllers is also desired. Key Responsibilities: * Development and creation of project specific engineering documentation. * Delivery of projects that are on time, within budget, and in accordance with the technical requirements of the contract. * Be aware of contractual requirements of all Projects, payment milestones and associated requirements, key dates, technical and H&S requirements. * Commissioning of control systems, performance testing and carry out factory and site acceptance tests on projects when required. * Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems for generator and power distribution applications. * Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnostics. * Program and configure PLCs (Allen-Bradley, or Schneider) for power generation and distribution systems. * Develop and modify HMI/SCADA interfaces for system monitoring and operator control. * Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers, including synchronization, load sharing, and remote monitoring features. * Implement and test circuit breaker switching
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