Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

bp•Houston, TX

22h•$118,000 - $169,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About Archaea bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we’re still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition. Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline. About the role The Instrument & Control Engineer reports to the Senior Director of Controls Engineering. The Instrument and Control Engineer understands Instrument & Control system requirements that drive the design of our technical solutions. The Archaea Instrument & Control Team provides engineering services in all project phases as well as ongoing operations support after facilities have started up. This include analysis, Instrument and Control design feedback, service design, greenfield/brownfield development, C&E development, commissioning, and construction management. Addresses required changes on site and creates solutions to complete equipment installation as designed. Analyzes/understands/utilizes project requirements and develops sound solutions (PLC programming, controls devices/equipment).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Computer Systems Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years experience managing teams supporting control systems for projects or operations of oil/gas, refining, RNG, chemical plants, etc.
Knowledge of gas processing, process control, analyzers, electronic gas measurement and control loop tuning
Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and I/O hardware and AVEVA System Platform HMI preferred
Experience with control system networks and communications
Knowledge of digital security for process control networks
Experience with historians and PI
Experience with Alarm Management and Safety Instrumented Systems
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have highest degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Previous I&C experience within Upstream is preferred.
Familiarity with control theory and basic knowledge of instrumentation and automation systems.

Responsibilities

Interacts with both internal Archaea’s software teams and/or third-party software groups to ensure that the overall internal customer solution is sound.
Participates with other I&C Engineers to develop correct customer solutions.
Programs PLC code, HMI development and verification to support equipment operations.
Guides others or performs I/O checkout and wiring verification.
Employs technical knowledge to support our customer service group.
Support the integration of control systems with hardware and software components.
Participate in testing and troubleshooting of control systems to ensure optimal performance.
Document system designs, test plans, and results for internal and client use.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals and timelines.
Continuously enhance your technical knowledge and skills through training and mentorship.