Automation Engineer

Audubon is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team in Canonsburg, PA.

Responsibilities

• Implement control systems and DCS/PLC/SCADA programming on Oil & Gas related projects.
• Handle system specification, design, architecture, and development.
• 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.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs; 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.
• Implement code, system simulation, operator training, and commissioning support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; ABET-accredited institution preferred.
• Experience configuring control systems on Oil & Gas projects.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Understanding of automation aspects, including PLC, DCS, SCADA/HMI, SIS, Electrical Design, Instrumentation, 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, hardware specification, and graphics development/modification.
• Automation System training/certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to find solutions for or proactively deal with work-related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Capability to understand plant processes in the Oil & Gas industry and basic unit operations to assist with the design of process control strategies.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.