Job Description
An EPC firm in Houston, TX is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team. This individual is responsible for performing basic and routine automation engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the implementation of control systems and DCS/PLC/SCADA programming on Oil & Gas related projects.
• This position will be responsible for 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, 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.
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s in Engineering
Experience and familiarity with control narratives
Experience with PSS (process safety systems)
Experience configuring control systems on Oil & Gas projects
Understands and has experience with many other aspects of Automation, including PLC, DCS (distribution control systems), SCADA/HMI, SIS, Electrical Design, Instrumentation
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
Capable of understanding the plant process in the Oil, & Gas industry and basic unit operations to assist with the design of process control strategies
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
PE License (list out which states they are licensed in)
Bachelor’s from ABET Accredited Institution
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
Automation System training/certification
Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.