Automation Engineer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement control systems and DCS/PLC/SCADA programming on Oil & Gas related projects.
• Prepare routine sketches and perform routine engineering calculations for project assignments.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Participate in hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
• Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform basic checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Experience configuring control systems on Oil & Gas projects.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Understands many other aspects of Automation, including PLC, DCS, SCADA/HMI, SIS, Electrical Design, Instrumentation. Design and Industrial IT.
• Direct experience with configuration of various automation systems (process control systems, safety instrumented systems and fire and gas systems) including development code, ability to specify hardware and develop/modify graphics.
• Automation System training/certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Individuals should be capable of understanding the plant process in the Oil, & Gas industry and basic unit operations to assist with the design of process control strategies.
• The successful candidate will then be responsible for implementing code, system simulation, operator training and commissioning support.