Principal Process Automation & Controls Engineer

Principal Process Automation & Controls Engineer
Worley Consulting Group
Americas

About us

Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants scientists engineers and digital experts dedicated to solving the worlds critical infrastructure environmental energy and resource challenges.

We partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently secure and safeguard social license support local communities and accelerate the energy transition.

We evaluate options and identify opportunities and risks to support our customers decision making. We assist with asset strategy and selection business case preparation concept and feasibility studies technology evaluation energy strategies and asset operational excellence.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to drive execution of automation engineering projects within the Autonomous and Automation Americas team by leveraging cutting-edge digital technology and autonomous solutions across multiple vendor platforms. The consultant will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency safety and sustainability in mining on-shore or off-shore operations.

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Houston Texas Calgary or Edmonton Alberta Canada.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Work seamlessly with various Worley offices to share work and integrate staff on projects for a blended execution team.

• Coordinating interfaces with engineering partners construction contractors equipment manufacturers system integrators and project management as well as other technical disciplines including process civil structural piping mechanical and electrical.

• Desire to expand role and be adaptable to clients needs.

• Assist and later lead the preparation of proposals execution plans and budgets.

• Working on all engineering phases within a project from concept through detailed design and engineering. Working in the field providing construction support FAT and SAT installation qualifications and commissioning/validation/ handover to operations.

• Programming and configuring PLC and DCS platforms while leading a team for project implementation.

• Produce various deliverables such as but not limited to - control narratives cause and effect drawings Boolean logic diagrams DCS / SIS / PLC functional specifications and procurement system cabinet drawings wiring diagrams system card layout and loading. Also basic I&C deliverables such as instrument datasheets instrument index IO lists wiring diagrams system architecture.

• Engineering and commissioning complex automation projects including working in the field with specific support for construction addition to writing and utilizing FAT and SAT protocols installation qualification commissioning and handover.

• Take ownership for project success: delivery of target quality cost management and customer satisfaction.

• Proactively builds a knowledge base of tools and methodologies to drive productivity and growth.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

• Travel is required for various field programs up to 25 to 50% depending on project phase and assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering discipline (Electrical Instrumentation Computer Systems Chemical).

• P.E. license a plus.

• 10-12 years experience with expertise in leading control systems projects in the industry and managing a team.

• Programming and configuring PLC and DCS platforms; preference for Rockwell Honeywell and/or Triconex. Hands on experience and leading teams involved in system integration work including DCS and PLC software migrations.

• Strong self-starter and entrepreneurial mindset. Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate complex ideas effectively producing concise reports and presentations appropriate for all levels.

• EPC Experience is an asset.

• Experience in the full lifecycle of automation development from planning development testing commissioning and operations.

• Experience in the following sectors a plus: Mining LNG petrochemical oil and gas or nuclear industries.

• Specific front end engineering experience developing project scope control system philosophy systems architecture process safety studies CHAZOP/HAZOP/LOPA SIL determination P&ID development and building TIC estimates a must.

• Experience in developing Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates for capital projects including performing material takeoffs and utilizing estimating software tools (Cleopatra preferred). Must have a strong background in compiling material quantities for process automation-intensive projects to produce accurate TIC estimates.

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package a friendly professional dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects locally and internationally.

We strive to be an industry leader in health safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all U.S. based candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Moving forward together

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. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here.

And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.