Sr. Automation Professional - Offshore Rotational (2911)

Location: Houston • Full-time • Exempt (eligible for straight-time overtime) • 14 days on / 14 days off rotational schedule

About the role

EDG TECH is seeking Automation Professionals with strong experience in Rockwell Automation platforms to support offshore Oil & Gas facilities. This role focuses on the development, deployment, and long-term reliability of ControlLogix systems, FactoryTalk View applications, and Plant Control Network (PCN) infrastructure. Candidates will play a key role in maintaining system uptime, optimizing performance, and ensuring secure, resilient automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and commission Rockwell Automation systems, including ControlLogix PLCs and FactoryTalk View SE/ME applications
• Maintain and support Plant Control Network (PCN) infrastructure, including system communications, network architecture, and cybersecurity best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA, HMI, PLC logic, and network performance to ensure high system availability and reliability
• Develop, modify, and maintain FactoryTalk View graphics, global objects, and HMI standards
• Interpret, analyze, and redline engineering deliverables (P&IDs, Control Narratives, Cause & Effects) with a focus on implementation
• Develop and implement Control Narratives, Cause & Effects, and PLC logic using structured, reusable standards (AOIs, UDTs, routines)
• Build and maintain alarm strategies including participation in alarm rationalization and implementation within FactoryTalk Alarm & Events
• Configure and maintain FactoryTalk services, including Directory, Alarms & Events, and Historian integrations
• Support PCN system reliability initiatives, including redundancy management, failover testing, patching strategies, and system backups
• Participate in and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
• Collaborate with operations and IT teams to ensure proper segmentation between PCN and business networks, including firewall and remote access solutions
• Provide technical support for ongoing operations, including troubleshooting, system health monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts
• Contribute to automation standards development, system architecture design, and long-term platform lifecycle planning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar discipline preferred
• Ten (10) or more years of technical experience designing and implementing control systems (PLC and DCS)
• Ten (10) or more years of total experience in the automation industry
• Current HUET certification or the willingness and ability to attain certification
• Technical hands-on knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, application of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computer software
• Desire to learn plant production processes, systems, and new technologies
• Knowledge of project execution in automation projects
• Knowledge of industry / regulatory codes and standards
• Strong organizational skills related to engineering activities

Skills

• Oral and written communication

Working Conditions

• Requires travel to offshore oil and gas platforms/rigs
• Field duties require outdoor work in an offshore industrial facility atmosphere
• Interaction with other team members, supervisors, and client personnel
• Working around production machinery with potentially extreme noise levels
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds
• Willingness and ability to navigate offshore oil rigs (e.g., stairs & ladders)
• Willingness and ability to travel without limitation via helicopters and boats, including swing ropes and personnel baskets
• Willingness and ability to work in extreme weather conditions and hazardous atmospheres with appropriate safety training and equipment provided
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permit the employee to communicate effectively
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permit employee to conduct analysis and investigations
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations