Electrical, Instrument, & Controls Engineer

Wood PLC • Pasadena, TX

2h • Onsite

About The Position

As the Project Engineer you will be responsible for providing electrical engineering for and manage small facility-based projects in an active chemical manufacturing plant as part of that plant’s capital projects group at their facility near Parkersburg, WV. Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

Requirements

• Candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Controls Engineering, with 6+ years of industry related experience.
• Experience around electrical controls – automation.
• Experience working on and leading maintenance activities for medium/high voltage power distribution equipment.
• Advanced understanding of automation and control systems such as: Reliance DCS, Wonderware, Honeywell Experion, and ControlLogix.
• Advanced understanding of AC and DC drives.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other drafting software.
• Experience setting up a Control Loop.
• Experience programming automation and control systems.
• Electrical engineering / automation experience in manufacturing / industrial environments.
• Knowledge and experience working with older, obsolete DCS systems.
• Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start up.
• Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries.
• Self-motivated/Self-directed.
• Able to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards relating to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems as well as other pertinent engineering standards.
• Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship required

Responsibilities

• Accountable for demonstrating site and business core values of safety, health & environment, quality, people treatment, and ethics.
• Develop, maintain, and execute safety, improvement and obsolescence plans for control and electrical equipment.
• Assist in day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of control and electrical equipment.
• Coordinate front end work leading up to the capital design phase of the project.
• Lead the development of overall project scope, execution strategy, and cost estimate for funds request.
• Prepare progress reports as needed.
• Perform Engineering reviews as required.
• Manages and executes electrical and controls projects.
• Provides electrical engineering representation for engineering and capital work.
• Provides engineering support prior to and during maintenance outages.
• Assists in support and development of site utilities.
• Gatekeeper for maintenance MOC process as applicable to electrical and control systems.
• Accountable for understanding OSHA, PSM and electrical code standards for control/electrical equipment and translating them into site procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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 around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior