Principal Automation Engineer

Youll have:

Extensive industry experience in the oil & gas process utilities or pharmaceutical industries

Brownfield experience is essential

Strong knowledge of DCS systems and Functional Safety SIS implementations in project FEED detailed design and commissioning phases

Experience with various PLC platforms and their integration

Knowledge of electrical interfacing between automation systems and process industry actuators: process instrumentation control valves hydraulic servo controls motor starters etc.

Knowledge of hazardous area classifications and protection requirements (ATEX)

Knowledge of communications protocols (Profibus Modbus Ethernet/IP).

Preferred Requirements

Degree qualified in Electrical & Electronic Instrumentation Automation Chemical or equivalent

Experience in sequential (batch) automation design

Knowledge of fiscal metering and truck loading (terminals)

EEMUA 191 Alarm Management standard

IEC61508 / 61511 Functional Safety certified

Skills & Attributes

Client-focused approach to project delivery

Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills

Strong technical troubleshooting abilities

Ability to prioritise competing demands and projects

Proficient in technical writing and documentation

Moving Forward:

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation.

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Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now were bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Principal Automation Engineer

Role Context:

An experienced Automation Engineer to lead and coordinate Automation activities on a long-standing Master Service Agreement in the Oil & Gas industry (downstream) acting as the key focal point for stakeholders and vendors. Responsible for ensuring all technical safety commercial and schedule requirements are met while supporting successful system integration and plant operations.

Youll be:

Lead and be accountable for the delivery execution and performance of automation projects including upgrades/migrations as well as new installations.

At any one time oversee a number of concurrent projects such as:

o Honeywell DCS and FSC to Safety Manager migration

o PLC replacements (various manufacturers)

Site surveying to identify cutover methods suitable for the plant outages and manual operation modes available.

Determine new project requirements and develop comprehensive estimates (manhours & materials) with support from Automation & C&I engineers

Lead the FEED process (engineering work requests deliverable structure testing & cutover strategy).

Prioritise activities and projects based on business needs and resource availability

Review and approve DCS / PLC proposals with vendors and integrators

Review and approve EC&I and OEM detailed design documentation.

Lead multi-disciplinary design review meetings with Client EPC and OEM subject matter experts.

Create and maintain project schedules and resource planning

Provide progress reporting to portfolio management

Develop Control Narratives from P&IDs Operations procedures and/or reverse-engineering PLC / DCS configuration.

Develop FAT SAT and plant commissioning procedures.

Coordinate site commissioning activities.