Port Automation Integration Engineer - Long Beach

Requisition ID: 98460 

Job Category:  Infrastructure 

Location:  Long Beach, CA, United States 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 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. 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.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Join our Ports & Terminals Group to support the digital transformation journey for clients seeking digital solutions at their marine facilities including major container terminals, bulk and break-bulk facilities, and other port assets. You will work alongside technology vendors, consultants, and our clients’ operational staff to identify improvement opportunities, troubleshoot challenges, and support the deployment of myriad integrated technologies that enable world-class automated operations. This role is critical to the success of Hatch Smart Ports team.

As an employee with Hatch, you will work alongside industry experts, contribute to high-impact client projects, and grow within an organization committed to innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Serve as an Integration Engineer on a variety of engagements, responsible for producing deliverables, managing workstreams, budgets, and client interactions, and resolving project challenges within Hatch’s project governance framework. 
Apply sound engineering principles to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions in complex, multivariable, and multidisciplinary environments.
Work with clients and vendors to successfully integrate their solutions, through:
Specifying business / functional requirements
Developing test cases (based on operational scenarios)
Conducting tests in emulation environments
Supporting testing and commissioning in live equipment environments
Reviewing system outputs and logfiles to adjudicate on test results and document defects
Coordinating with different client groups (Operations, Project, Maintenance, etc.) and vendors to prioritize and schedule changes
Defining KPIs and data analytics approaches
Implementing data analytics solutions and the data infrastructure required to enable the analytics (e.g., OSISoft PI).
Assisting the client with defect and release management processes.
Support and conduct integration work on site at a client-specified location or remotely (fully or partially, depending on the project).
Lead and contribute to proposals, proposal interview materials, and other business development materials.
Build client relationships, promote Hatch’s services, and identify new business opportunities.
Support staff development, management, and recruitment activities including active mentorship and development of colleagues in technical fields of port and marine competencies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering discipline—industrial, mechatronics, chemical, process, electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering—or operations research. 
5+ years’ experience executing complex automation projects in an industrial sector such as infrastructure (e.g., ports, rail, cities), energy (e.g., power generation, oil and gas), metals (including mining), and/or heavy equipment.
Proven experience in successfully delivering value to industrial operations environments by integrating and implementing automation, real-time information management systems, and other digital solutions.
Excellent understanding of Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC) including quality assurance / automated testing, software configuration management, etc.
Excellent understanding of software development technologies: relational databases (e.g., SQL and Oracle), software programming / scripting (e.g., Java, C#, VB, NET, Python, R, MATLAB), messaging (e.g., XML / XSLT, JMS), regular expressions, and business intelligence technologies (e.g., Tableau, Spotfire).
Ability to understand and articulate how clients operate and their processes.
Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts and technologies, industrial processes, and operations.
Experience in working with distributed teams of professionals and in managing teams of professionals.
Ability to work in an environment of multiple parallel projects within a team environment.
Good time management, strong written and verbal communication, and presentation and organizational skills.
Strong team player with demonstrated leadership capabilities in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to travel up to 50% and/or work at client sites, often outside of normal business hours as part of a global team.

Preferred experience:
Knowledge of container terminal operational systems and equipment, including STS cranes, RTGs, TOS, GOS, Gates, ASCs, ARMGs, Auto-SCs, vessel planning, yard planning, top handlers, UTRs, OCR, RFID, and Wherenet industrial automation architectures.
Specific experience with OSISoft PI and Tableau would be an asset.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) 

Why join us?

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

• 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.