Automation Engineer

Louisiana Offshore Oil Port Services•Cut Off, LA

About The Position

Motivated individual looking for growth opportunities, future advancement, and expansion into evolving technologies. The Automation Specialist is responsible for the development, design, programming, integration, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of instrumentation and control system devices which includes, but is not limited to the following: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Transmitters, Flow Computers, PID Control Loops, Wiring, Switches, Densitometers, Data Communications with both internal and/or external Customers, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems. This role supports Operations, Maintenance, SCADA administrators, Oil Movement Controllers (OMC’s), Engineering, Loss Controls (Measurements), Cybersecurity, and internal/external Customers by providing technical expertise and high level troubleshooting of Control Systems and Instrumentation equipment. The Automation Specialist position also supports Project Management for both Capital and Expense projects. Coordinates with contractors, consultants and support personnel in the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of Instrumentation and Control systems. Ensures projects are within budget and meet scheduling requirements. Supports the Management of Change (MOC) process and ensures all aspects of the MOC are complete.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Engineering Technology (Electrical, Automation, Control Systems, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in automation, instrumentation, and project management.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity associated with Instrumentation and Control system devices is a plus.
Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and failure analysis is preferred, with emphasis on PLC, HMI, Flow Computer, and PID Control loops.

Responsibilities

Provide input into LOOP’s Technology strategy and supports equipment lifecycle replacement.
Provide support for Engineering on projects with Instrumentation and Control system requirements.
Manage projects within the Instrumentation and Controls group.
Provide High Level Technical Support for Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, SCADA, OMCs, and Loss Controls.
Troubleshoot Instrumentation and Control systems, develop logic and/or configuration, communications for both internal and external customers, and system implementation (Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and Point to Point testing).
Redline field drawings and Instrumentation and Control system documentation.
Develop secure data interfacing configuration and/or programming via specialized communication modules for both internal and external customers (Customer Data, Peer to Peer data links, etc.).
Interface with Network Engineers on Operational Technology (OT) network connections providing a secure interface.
Calibrate and/or program Instrumentation and Control System devices (level transmitters, pressure and temperature transmitters, densitometers, etc.).
Develop and/or edit documentation associated with Instrumentation and Control system devices (IO List, Functionality Documents, Safe Charts, P&IDs, Instrumentation wiring and loop diagrams, Cause and Effect Charts, etc.).
Support Management of Change (MOC) for Instrumentation and Control system devices.

Benefits

LOOP employees and their families enjoy a competitive health care package providing comprehensive medical care.
LOOP provides both a traditional pension plan and a 401k savings plan with 7 percent company matching contribution to advance your long-term financial security.
We offer one of the most competitive pay packages in our region including base pay and an annual incentive cash bonus for qualifying employees.
Paid time-off benefits include sick leave, vacation, holiday and disability pay.

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