Principal Process Power Engineer

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About the role

Develop and implement Automation solutions focused on process power technology for the metals industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical loads and power usage to determine optimum performance windows
• Size transformers for AC and DC arc furnace applications
• Consider magnetic field influences and associated grounding techniques
• Review power system requirements for drive feeders and protection
• Outline power regulation performance/response based on process applications
• Support existing installed systems and assist customers with challenging technical issues through process knowledge, data analysis, and implementation
• Complete assignments requiring development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and procedures
• Interface and communicate with a local project team (project managers, engineers, support personnel) and internal experts from other areas as well as customers and suppliers to provide engineering solutions to technical issues and project-related matters
• Mentor young engineers during project design and execution
• Perform limited site commissioning and training as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
• Extensive experience in an engineering role in the metals or a similar industry
• Experience with automation, power, and drive systems
• Experience in automation practices
• Demonstrates ability to apply engineering principles to the solution of design problems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and mentor less experienced personnel
• Willingness to travel to support project work
• Extensive experience in data analysis and troubleshooting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent computer skills

About us

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants—all from a single source.