ILS - Specialist-Automation & Controls, Sr.

Tallgrass•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation & Controls Sr. Specialist is part of the Cheyenne Power Hub Project Engineering Team, which reviews contractor technical work and provides technical guidance and assurance for a capital project. The role is responsible for DCS and FGS design and process control for power generation and transmission facilities, including producing and reviewing PFDs, interlock diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, instrument data sheets, and P&IDs. The position reviews and approves contractor engineering deliverables; develops and maintains automation systems, PC-based HMI systems, and control-system designs; and provides engineering support through specification, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and start-up. The role also coordinates with third-party automation vendors and provides technical guidance, assurance, troubleshooting, and leadership on process-control issues. The position is based in the Houston office. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time, including motor vehicle and occasional air travel. The employee must carry a cell phone and be available during working and non-working hours. There is no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, or Chemical Engineering.
Minimum 15 years of experience in a power company, E/C company, or oil and gas company with Automation & Controls control duties.
Knowledge of power plants, natural gas processing plants, compression automation, and the instrumentation needed for this automation.
Experience and knowledge of standard communication techniques used in the automation industry.
Knowledge of or application experience with national and international instrument, electrical, and controls standards.
Construction knowledge working in electrically hazardous-area applications.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to consistently apply company policies and practices and regulatory requirements.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause-and-effect diagrams, and P&IDs.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve simple to complex issues.
Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and objectives, including on short notice.
Ability to resolve conflict in a win-win manner.
Ability to adhere to performance expectations defined by the Department and Customer.
Ability to perform all essential and marginal job functions.
Ability to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
Ability to travel as required, including motor vehicle and occasional air travel.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying, climbing, reaching, operating tools, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling.
Ability to work in environments with wet, hot, cold, and ambient temperatures, whole-body vibration, and loud noise.
Must clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer and before employment.

Nice To Haves

Professional engineering registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and approve control-systems engineering deliverables from the EPC Contractor.
Prepare and review Automation & Controls design and engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, instrument indexes, instrument specifications, and design drawings such as control-system architecture, control-panel layouts with BOM, PJBs, IJBs, instrument loop wiring diagrams, control schematics, cable schedules, instrument installation details, and instrument location plans.
Review Automation & Controls drawings and specifications, as well as other disciplines' deliverables, including piping 3-D models and isometrics and electrical cables and conduits, for compliance with project needs.
Review field in-line and offline instrument calculations and datasheets using SPI/InTools, and review requisitioning and bid evaluations.
Maintain oversight of design drawings, installation details, instrument indexes and databases, wiring diagrams, and loop diagrams.
Specify DCS/PLC system design and configuration.
Initiate and optimize cost-effective instrumentation and control designs.
Develop and perform control-system studies to support selection among design alternatives, including economic and financial criteria.
Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
Prepare technical reports related to specific design issues.
Provide control-systems engineering technical guidance and assurance for capital projects.
Contribute to design documents, including Statements of Requirements, Bases of Design, Scopes of Work, and deliverables.
Work with contractors during instrument specification, tendering, selection, purchase, installation, and commissioning to provide technical integrity assurance.
Contribute to HAZID, HAZOP, and QRA studies.
Provide facility start-up assistance as required.
Contribute to best practices, engineering guidelines, and internal procedures.
Support construction by helping resolve site technical queries, non-conformances, and concession requests.
Evaluate requests for deviations or exemptions from established specifications and standards.
Provide leadership in addressing process-control issues while considering cost, schedule, and quality.
Develop and maintain automation systems and PC-based HMI automation systems.
Specify communications equipment for computer automation systems, including applicable protocols and physical media.
Provide technical expertise in instrument, electrical, and/or automation specifications and standards as required.
Organize work for timely completion and be available after regular hours when required.
Manage multiple assignments concurrently, with varying deadlines and responsibility levels.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a self-motivated, high-performance approach.
Maintain awareness of industry engineering and construction standards, operations and maintenance procedures, site-specific procedures, and governmental safety regulations.
Serve as a primary interface for troubleshooting and coordination with third-party automation vendors.
Communicate clearly in person and by telephone, and listen carefully.
Maintain a high regard for personal safety and the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.

Benefits

Industry-competitive pay.
Health insurance package options, including Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Infertility coverage.
Parental leave.
401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately, plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%.
Wellness programs and mental health resources.
Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Critical illness and accident insurance.
Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer time off, and bereavement paid time off.
Identity theft protection.
Annual discretionary bonus.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Company vehicle, if applicable.
Employee discounts, including vehicles, tires, and cellular plans.
Networking and employee engagement events.
Personal development opportunities.