Senior Automation Engineer - Houston, TX

Phillips 66 • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Automation Engineer at Phillips 66 is responsible for providing technical support for automation systems across the company. This role involves developing architecture, equipment specifications, project cost estimates, schedules, and scopes of work, as well as overseeing commissioning activities and system maintenance. The engineer will lead automation projects, evaluate and deploy new technologies, and manage the lifecycle of automation systems, ensuring compliance with company standards and optimizing system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar degree field and/or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 8 years direct experience in Electrical, Automation, and Process Control for Natural Gas & NGL processing facilities
• Valid driver's license and be willing to drive company vehicles
• Willing to travel 30% of the time
• Proficient in applying NEC/NFPA 70
• Strong knowledge of gas gathering, field compression, and gas plant operations
• Proficient in NFPA and ISA standards on Burner Management and Functional Safety
• Proficient in DCS and PLC configuration languages
• Proficient in Wonderware System Platform or equivalent supervisory applications
• Proficient in complex programming and scripting
• Proficient in inter device communication software and industrial communication protocols
• Proficient in MS SQL database management
• Proficient in common automation data exchange protocols
• Proficient in developing control configuration using function blocks, ladder logic, and structured text languages
• Proficient in process control optimization, tuning, and sequential functions

Responsibilities

• Designs, deploys, and manages domain-based automation systems using active directory and advanced process control applications
• Develops forward looking strategies for automation solutions and technical assessments for lifecycle management of automation systems
• Leads execution of capital projects pertaining to automation systems and produces and maintains automation standards
• Interfaces with system manufacturers and third-party integrators to ensure compliance with company standards
• Leads electrical design efforts and oversees electrical construction projects
• Leads integration efforts focused on data collection and system optimization
• Produces and maintains project documentation such as I/O list, Alarm Database, one-line drawings, cause and effects, control narratives, etc.
• Architects, designs, implements, and supports the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for gas processing plants
• Architects, designs, implements, and supports the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) for gas processing and transportation applications
• Architects, designs, implements, and supports the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) environments
• Reviews, improves, and implements optimized control strategies as well as communication infrastructure
• Participates in process hazard analysis, cause and effect reviews, and alarm rationalization efforts as well as incident investigations
• Conducts plant and field optimization reviews and feasibility studies as well as expansion studies
• Leads safety critical automation projects and ensures adherence to company and industry practices emphasizing Burner Management Systems and ESD systems
• Supports integration efforts focused on data collection and system optimization
• Participates in incident investigations and various kinds of meetings, trainings, and commercial support
• Leads and signs-off on Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on automation systems to ensure compliance with the company's guidelines and requirements and on Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for commissioning of automation systems
• Architects and supports user management, intrusion prevention, and recovery processes for automation cyber assets

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree