Mid-Level Automation Engineer

Houston - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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1200 ENCLAVE PKWY - HOUSTON TX

Engineering - Automation

Description

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in the design implementation and optimization of energy industry control systems processes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of process safety instrumentation and control system architecture as it applies to the oil & gas or a similar heavy industry environment with a proven ability to deliver complex engineering projects from concept to completion. This role is for a technical leader who can solve complex problems drive innovation and help ensure operational efficiency reliability and safety for our clients facilities.

Engineering Responsibilities

Control System Architecture and Design: Lead the design and specification of new and upgraded process control systems. This includes creating detailed P&ID diagrams logic diagrams cause-and-effect charts and selecting appropriate field instrumentation and final control elements. (e.g. PLCs HMIs networking components) defining system layouts and creating detailed control narratives.

PLC / DCS Programming: Develop test optimize and maintain complex control strategies and logic within Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) using languages such as ladder logic structured text and function block diagrams.
Alarm Management and Safety Systems: Develop and manage alarm rationalization programs. Design program and test Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) to ensure they meet required Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and comply with industry standards.
SCADA and HMI Development: Design configure and deploy SCADA and HMI applications to provide intuitive operator interfaces real-time data visualization alarming and intuitive system control over plant processes.
Industrial Networking: Engineer and maintain industrial network architectures ensuring reliable communication between devices using protocols like EtherNet/IP PROFINET and Modbus TCP/IP.
Process Optimization and Simulation: Utilize simulation tools to validate system designs optimize cycle times and perform virtual commissioning.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Serve as the primary technical expert for diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to automated equipment. Conduct root cause analysis on system failures and implement preventative engineering solutions to enhance reliability.
Project Leadership: Manage the full lifecycle of automation projects including defining technical requirements creating engineering drawings coordinating with cross-functional teams and overseeing commissioning and factory acceptance testing (FAT).

Qualifications

Required Engineering Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of 5-10 years of hands-on engineering experience in a continuous process industry like oil & gas chemicals or refining.
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in PLC programming (e.g. Rockwell Siemens DeltaV Honeywell).
- Strong knowledge of control systems theory including PID loops and process control.
- In-depth understanding of industrial networking protocols (e.g. Modbus TCP PROFINET OPC UA).
- Demonstrable experience within energy industry project execution including programming safety integration and field application processes.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ISA-18.2 ISA-84 API 14C and IEC 61511.
- Competency in software development for industrial applications (e.g. Python C# Ignition SQL Visual Basic).
Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with operators project managers and vendors.
- A deep commitment to safety and operational integrity.

Required Experience:

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Job Details 1200 ENCLAVE PKWY - HOUSTON TX Engineering - AutomationDescription Position SummaryWe are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in the design implementation and optimization of energy industry control systems processes. The ideal c...