Automation Engineer

Electrical and Automation Maintenance Engineer

Seeking a high performing self-motivated Electrical and Automation Maintenance Engineer for a ORC Power Plant. With ample potential for career growth in a rapidly expanding technology company.

Looking for a candidate with a technical background and experience in energy projects with focus on developing, structuring and overseeing operation and maintenance team of a geothermal power plant.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical and automation systems within the ORC power plant, including generators, switchgear, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Conduct regular inspections and diagnostics to identify potential electrical or automation issues, implementing maintenance plans to ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate with the operations and engineering teams to develop and optimize maintenance schedules for electrical and automation components.
• Manage spare parts inventory related to electrical and automation systems, coordinating with procurement for timely availability of required components.
• Develop and implement safety procedures and protocols for electrical and automation maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications.
• 5+ years proven experience in electrical and automation maintenance within power plants, with a focus on ORC technology would be a great plus.
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) Siemens Simatic 7, distributed control systems (DCS), and electrical protection systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control loop diagrams.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for efficient tracking of maintenance activities.
• German and English language speaker oral and writing.
• Willingness to travel within Europe of around 20%.