Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineering SupportLocation: The Woodlands, TexasType of Role: ContractPOSITION OVERVIEW:Our team is currently looking for Automation Engineering Support for a client in the Oil and Gas industry.The Engineer will provide engineering support for instrumentation and automation (I&E) systems in midstream facilities. The engineer will assist with the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems, participate in technical reviews, and support the development of corporate standards for I&E systems. They will also manage third-party contractors, review engineering packages, and test and analyze instrumentation and control systems.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Minimum of 8 years' experience in the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems within midstream, (gas, oil, and water), processing facilities• Minimum of 8 years' experience in PlantState Suite (PSS)• Experience in alarm rationalization, alarm categorization, dynamic alarm settings, and reporting & analysis• Experience in the commissioning/startup of midstream facilities• Must have a high level of knowledge of natural gas processing and process control• Strong working knowledge of ANSI -ISA, NEC code, API RP 500, applicable regulations surrounding electrical power and instrumentation systems in the Oil & Gas industry• Experience with implementing control strategies commonly utilized in gas treating/compression facilities, including PID control loops, motor controls, alarm management and advanced controls• High level of expertise in industry standard control systems, specifically PLC and DCS controllers and software instructions. Experience with Allen Bradley (SLC, CLX) PLCs & Emerson Delta V DCS is highly desirable.• Experience in determining and performing RTU/EFM, controller, and instrumentation tests needed for analysis and reporting to engineering & operations.• Strong troubleshooting skills/experience• Working experience with HMI software, including but not limited to Cygnet, Ignition, Wonderware, and RS View/FactoryTalk View.• Project management experience preferable including managing 3rd party contractors.• Experience reviewing instrumentation, electrical and control system drawings• Working experience with measurement devices, including but not limited to flow meters, analyzers, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, etc.• Working experience with Allen Bradley, ABB Totalflow, Emerson ROC 800, and other RTU/EFM's• Strong communication and people skillsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:• Support engineering in the design/construction/commissioning of midstream facilities• Facilitate alarm management and rationalization discussions• Participation in technical reviews and provide technical support to other company departments• Support developing corporate standards surrounding control system design, including but not limited to hardware, panel design, software, and HMI layout• Support developing corporate standards and practices associated with the instrumentation for the purpose of controls and monitoring midstream facilities• Manage 3rd party contractors in the implementation of project execution associated with I&E and control systems• Review of 3rd party contractor engineering packages• Responsible for receiving, testing, analyzing, recording, and reporting testing results to appropriate Automation/Measurement/Operations Teams• Effectively communicating with third party vendors and maintaining a good rapport with vendors• Support operations in upgrades and modification to existing facilitiesEducationBachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Other Engineering disciplines or Process experience may be considered with appropriate experience. Title and compensation will be based on experience level.Travel RequirementsTravel to field locations or other office locations required (higher or lower for specific time periods depending on work tasks and projects). The percentage of travel required for this position is 10 - 25%The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Ede Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Created: 2025-02-08