Automation Engineering Designer I

Automation Engineering Designer I

United States

(Hybrid)

Responsibilities

Support engineering in the design/construction/commissioning of midstream facilities
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 facilities
Bachelor’s degree in chemical or electrical engineering is preferred. 
Travel to field locations10 – 25%
Hybrid schedule working in office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and working remote Wednesday and Friday. Monday-Thursday are 9 hours and Fridays are 4 hours.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems within midstream, (gas, oil, and water), processing facilities
Experience in the commissioning/startup of midstream facilities
Strong communication and people skills
Highly proficient in desktop applications, (spreadsheets, email, word processing applications, etc.)
Experience in determining and performing RTU/EFM, controller, and instrumentation tests needed for analysis and reporting to engineering & operations.
Must have high level of knowledge of natural gas processing and process control
Strong working knowledge of NEC code, API RP 500, applicable regulations surrounding electrical power and instrumentation systems in the Oil &Gas industry
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 highly desirable.
Working experience with HMI software including but not limited to Cygnet, Ignition, Wonderware, and RS View/FactoryTalk View.
Experience with implementing control strategies commonly utilized in gas treating/compression facilities, including PID control loops, motor controls, alarm management and advanced controls
Experience reviewing instrumentation, electrical and control system drawings\=
Working experience with instrumentation and control end 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

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.