Service Automation Engineer
About The Position
The Service Automation Engineer provides technical support, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of Subsea Control Systems (SCS) and associated topside control equipment. The role requires knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, SCADA systems, electrical and electronic controls, industrial communications, and subsea control system architecture. The engineer supports work at the company facility, customer locations, and offshore installations, helping ensure systems operate safely and reliably and meet project specifications and customer requirements. The role works closely with internal and external customers to resolve technical issues, carry out service activities, and support successful project delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology; alternatively, an Associate’s degree plus 5 years of automation programming experience.
- 5–8 years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or field service.
- Experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communications for the topside/subsea oil and gas industry.
- Ability to modify control logic, develop software changes, and implement engineering solutions offshore.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, P&IDs, and other technical documentation.
- Practical experience with electrical test equipment, instrumentation, and systematic fault diagnosis.
- Ability to travel to customer sites and offshore installations on short notice.
- Ability to obtain Offshore Water Survival certification (BOSIET) and a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Subsea Control Systems (SCS).
- Experience with Allen Bradley automation equipment.
- Experience with PLC and HMI programming.
- Advanced knowledge of Modbus and Ethernet TCP protocols.
- Prior experience writing technical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site technical support during offshore installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
- Participate in offshore mobilization planning, equipment readiness reviews, and service execution planning.
- Prepare field service reports, troubleshooting guides, service procedures, work instructions, punch lists, recommendations, and system and equipment documentation.
- Communicate technical issues and solutions to customers, project teams, and offshore operations personnel.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and modify PLC programs, HMI applications, and SCADA systems used in subsea control systems.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, software, instrumentation, and automation issues associated with subsea control systems.
- Verify communications between topside control systems and subsea control systems.
- Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Integration Testing (SIT), and other functional testing as required.
- Perform pre-commissioning, installation, startup, and commissioning activities at customer facilities and offshore installations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- HSA with employer contribution
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
