Control and Automation Field Engineer

Requisition ID: 96604 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Katowice, Slaskie, Poland 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Control and Automation Field Engineer 

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Control and Automation Field Engineer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Katowice, Poland.

PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors. 

We manage our clients’ entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies.   Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change–providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!   

Summary

The Control and Automation Engineer is to provide technical engineering support to Hatch’s on site construction management and supervision team to ensure that construction work complies with the engineering design including specifications, codes and standards.

The Control and Automation Engineer’s responsibilities shall also include assessing potential field problems and developing solutions as well as assisting with supervision of works contractors and Hatch field employees.

The scope of the Control and Automation Engineer includes the following activities:

• Manage and resolve cross-discipline clashes or conflicts when discovered in engineering deliverables (drawings and specifications)
• As applicable, assist with constructability input and on site monitoring of design, work scope, construction sequence, impacts to estimating and scheduling
• Participation in risk identification activities, including the development of appropriate mitigations.
• Supporting the Lead Pre-Operational Testing Control and Automation Engineer as required.
• Participation in Pre-operational Testing activities on site and achieving successful handover to the Commissioning Team/Owners Team

The Pre-Operational Testing Control and Automation Engineer must have sound Control and Automation engineering knowledge and be familiar with the design requirements of the Project scope and the application of Pre-operational Testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations as required verify site data and conditions
• Coordinate local permitting technical requirements
• Assist with the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan
• Review of Contractor CWP submittals including ITPs and Method Statements
• Provide technical assistance to QA/QC
• Review and approve QA test reports and documentation where required
• Provide technical assistance to Construction Supervision
• Review and verification of contractor’s monthly progress reports
• Manage field information requests and site design change procedures
• Develop, check, and distribute specifications for onsite purchases where required, such as temporary works or site generated purchases
• Construction Management Role Description
• Review and monitor contractor pricing and assist the Contracts Administrator in the review and settlement of change orders and claims
• Review contractor supplied deliverables including as-built documentation
• Coordinate third party inspections in conjunction with consultants and other authorities
• Generate and/or check field sketches or red-line engineering deliverables
• Manage, control and maintain onsite drawings, files and registers
• Review contract documents for the particular area of responsibility and identify conflicts and recommend solutions
• Verify that construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions as well as applicable regulatory requirements
• Perform technical review at substantial and final completions.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• The position requires a professional Control and Automation Engineer or an individual with significant technical experience having a strong technical background in similar facilities.
• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflow in the execution of projects.
• Good working knowledge of design review and reporting technologies used for the project.
• Experience with hazard identification and risk management practices.
• Good understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies in a project environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good coordination skills.
• Well developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to produce workable and timely solutions to a myriad of field issues
• Knowledge of construction means and methods including labor, material, equipment, cost and schedule requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards for the particular area of the project under his domain
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is advantageous

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.