Automation Technical Professional - DCS (On-Site)
Wood PLC

Job Info

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an Automation Technical Professional to be located at a client site in Lake Charles, LA. The initial assignment duration is estimated at 6-9 months but may extend.

Wood Systems Integration is the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 25 years. We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction services to our customers across the globe. Our automation teams work on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.

At this time, we will only consider applications from citizens of the UNITED STATES or those with the required permit/VISA for this region, in place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in Automation Engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems for process industry projects (brownfield migrations), directly interfacing with our clients.
• Engage in all phases of automation projects, front-end engineering through detailed design, configuration, implementation, startup and commissioning.
• During the assignment initial period, the team member is embedded at the client site. Subsequently, you will be based at Wood's Baton Rouge, LA office.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred, will also consider Technical Diploma with equivalent Experience.
• Professional Engineering License desirable.
• 5+ years of industry experience with a focus on automation design and implementation projects.
• High level of hands-on experience with DCS and SIS platforms is required, (DCS: Honeywell Experion PKS; SIS: Honeywell FSC, Safety Manager). Experience with Honeywell TDC3000 is highly desirable but not required. Experience with Allen Bradley PLC platforms is a desirable but not required.
• Experience in control systems integration with an operating company, systems vendor or engineering services provider for onshore or offshore oil & gas / energy industry projects.
• Background and hands-on experience with systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture.
• Proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment.
• Proficient knowledge of the principles of relational databases, application interfaces, and Human Machine Interface design and implementation.
• Expert written and verbal communication skills.

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