Automation Technical Professional - DCS

Wood • Wood River, IL

99d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wood is currently recruiting for a mid-level Automation Technical Professional with a strong background in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) to be based at our client in Wood River, Illinois. The role involves participating in designing and implementing automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects, engaging in all project phases from front-end engineering to commissioning. The successful candidate will support site surveys, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities, while reviewing project schedules and cost estimates. Additionally, they will assist procurement with vendor lists, requisitions, and technical evaluations, and travel to customer locations for project implementation (25%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Electrical, Computers/Systems, or Mechatronics.
• Must have between 10- and 15-years' Automation experience.
• Experience with an operating company, systems vendor, or engineering services provider for the onshore or offshore oil & gas and/or energy industry, is preferred.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) hardware, network architecture, integration, configuration and programming, industrial protocols, HMI Graphics and databases, and SCADA System configuration and installations.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following platforms - Honeywell Experion/TDC DCS or FSC/SM, DeltaV DCS/SIS, Yokogawa CENTUM DCS/ProSafe, or ABB 800XA.
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the principles of relational databases, application interfaces, and Human Machine Interface design and implementation.
• Strong background and direct experience with multiple systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture.
• Proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, MS Teams, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLC platforms (Allen Bradley PLC, Siemens or Triconex, etc.) is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Honeywell Experion PLC's.
• Allen Bradley PLC5 or Rockwell ControlLogix PLC configuration and programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Automation Engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects.
• Engage in all phases of automation projects, front-end engineering through detailed design, procurement, configuration, implementation, startup, and commissioning.
• Attend and support site surveys, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT's), Site Acceptance Test (SAT's) and commissioning activities for delivered systems.
• Review, comment, and provide input on the project schedule and project cost estimate.
• Support procurement with vendors lists development, requisition development, technical bid tabulations and clarifications, purchase recommendations, monitor progress and maintain communications with vendors as required.
• Travel expected to customer locations for project implementation (25%).

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections with leading industry experts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees