CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

About the role

W-Industries Technology Solutions Group (Houston, TX) is looking for a mid to senior level onshore/offshore automation engineer in support of Control Systems (PLC or DCS) in the Gulf Coast energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Support of various Control System hardware and software
• Modification of PLC and HMI/SCADA software applications compliant with customer/company specifications and/or applicable industry standards
• Participate and lead in controls fault analysis and remediation
• Coordination with project team for scheduling, scope management, and execution
• File a detailed trip report after each deployment

Requirements

• Microsoft Windows and Windows Server operating system(s)
• MS Office Applications
• Read and understand P&IDs and general process specifications
• Skid mounted packaged control system familiarity
• Safety within control system application
• Strong/clear written and verbal communication skills with internal team members and external clients
• Self-motivated with desire to work autonomously
• Strong problem solving skills
• General terminology within the Oil and Gas industrial sector (other sectors a plus)
• Controller/PLC programming: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
• DCS Experience (Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB) a big plus; experience with any major control system vendor considered
• HMI programming: Aveva InTouch/System Platform, Rockwell, Ignition
• Experience programming, upgrading, and maintaining Control Systems
• Controller, I/O, communication module specification, configuration, and wiring
• Knowledge of Network Architecture
• Knowledge of multiple Control Communication Protocols: ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Modbus RTU and TCP/IP, DLR
• Operation and troubleshooting of telecommunication gateway devices
• Knowledge of various sensors and transmitters used in process control
• Ability to actively participate in fault analysis of instrumentation devices
• Control System Maintenance: Block Diagram, Wiring Diagrams, DC Load List, Hazardous Area, etc.

Qualifications

• College Degree or Vocational Certificate in relevant field (degree requirement waived for 10+ years of experience in related work)
• Bachelor Technical Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Electrical and Computer (preferred)
• 5+ years in direct configuration and support of control systems (preferred)

Physical requirements

• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
• Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, and crouching
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to travel and work offshore and pass relevant health checks to do so

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• FSA and HSA
• Vacation/PTO

Schedule

Full-time. Ability to travel and work offshore and pass relevant health checks to do so.