Automation Project Engineer

STRATA INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS INC•Dunbar Township, PA

6d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Strata Innovative Solutions is a leading electrical and controls systems integrator that helps clients create a more efficient field and connected enterprise. This pivotal role is focused on designing and implementing automation solutions that meet or exceed customer functional requirements, safety, and quality expectations. The successful candidate will lead the project lifecycle for Control and Automation projects within the oil and gas industry, encompassing project scope, cost, schedule, estimating, progress measurement, and change management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
2 years experience in Oil and Gas, working with Industrial Control and Automation Projects preferred
PLC experience to include ladder logic programming: ScadaPack-Telepace, AB, Fisher ROC FST, Production Manager preferred
SCADA experience to include AVEVA, Ignition, or equivalent
Disciplines such as PLC, HMI, SCADA, and AutoCAD preferred
Panel Design and Construction experience preferred
Experience with programming HMIs such as Red Lion, Beijer, etc.
Ability to work with engineering and automation enabling software packages a plus
Onshore Oil and Gas experience; Upstream in a multi-well facility and CPF environment setting, Midstream in a pipeline and plants setting, or both a plus
Strong understanding of HSE processes and procedures involved in Upstream and Midstream settings preferred
Must complete all Company required safety trainings
Must be able to professionally communicate with employees, managers, customers and vendors

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time is preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs and Implements automation solutions to create the best solution to satisfy customer functional requirements, safety expectations, quality expectations, cost parameters, and internal specifications and standards
Drives and provides overall support to ensure the following project milestones are met within the stipulated deadline: System Design and Procurement, Programming and Configuration, IO lists, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT), and Commissioning
Provides project lifecycle leadership and expertise for Control and Automation projects within the oil and gas industry including project scope, cost, schedule, estimating, progress measurement, and change management
Works with assigned Regional Manager to manage projects from original project setup to customer acceptance.
Aides in the procurement process by creating Bill of Materials (BOM), preparing Requests for Quote (RFQ), reviewing vendor quotes and delivery schedules, and approving vendor invoices
Collaborates with the Regional Manager to allocate resources at the project level to include identification or modification of resources and/or workforce deficiencies
Coordinates facility and well pad automation project work to be done by the assigned field support team
Work closely with panel shop to design, improve and review control panel solutions
Plans and implements Factory Acceptance tests with customers, including required documentation
Plans and implements field automation solution commissioning activities, including Customer Acceptance Test
Other duties as assigned