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DCS/PLC/SCADA programming and integration (Oil & Gas)
HMI, SIS, Fire & Gas systems
Electrical design, instrumentation, process control
Standards: ISA, NEC, API; hardware/software specification and graphics development
Top 3 responsibilities
Implement and program control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA) for Oil & Gas projects
Specify, design, architect and develop control systems; review drawings for compliance
Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, vendors; manage schedules, budgets; perform site visits and commissioning support
Must-have skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET preferred)
Experience configuring control systems on Oil & Gas projects
Proficient in PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI, SIS; understanding of instrumentation and electrical design
Ability to develop hardware specs, graphics, and basic engineering calculations
Team-based, able to work from project requirements to implementation
Nice-to-haves
EIT certification or automation system training
Additional certifications in automation systems or industrial IT
Knowledge of ISA/NEC/API codes and safety instrumented systems
Experience with vendor/contractor interaction and project budgeting
Location & work type
Houston, TX office; on-site visits to job-sites and vendor facilities
Full-time, client-facing engine
Full Description
Audubon is currently seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team in our
Houston, TX Office. Perform 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.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
Experience configuring control systems on Oil & Gas projects.
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
Understands many other aspects of Automation, including PLC, DCS, SCADA/HMI,
SIS, Electrical Design, Instrumentation.
Design 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, ability to specify hardware and develop/modify
graphics.
Automation System training/certification a plus.
Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API,
etc.) preferred.
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related
problems.
Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
Individuals should be capable of understanding the plant process in the Oil,
& Gas industry and basic unit operations to assist with the design of process
control strategies.
The successful candidate will then be responsible for implementing code,
system simulation, operator training and commissioning support.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance and
stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move
up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision depth perception, and ability to focus.
