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Automation Technical Professional - DCS/SIS
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What they do
An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.
$117,955 / year median in Illinois
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Automation Technical Professional
- DCS/SIS at Wood PLC Automation Technical Professional
- DCS/SIS at Wood PLC in Wood River, Illinois Posted in 8 days ago. $125,000.00
- $165,000.
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Automation Technical Professional with a strong background in Honeywell DCS & Safety Manager SIS to be based at our client in Wood River, Illinois. #LI-Hybrid The Role Participate in designing and implementing automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects, engaging in all project phases from front-end engineering to commissioning. Support site surveys, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities, while reviewing project schedules and cost estimates. Assist procurement with vendor lists, requisitions, and technical evaluations, and travel to customer locations for project implementation (25%). Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood Systems Integration, the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 25 years is looking for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a leader, strong problem solver; an individual capable of thinking outside the box and taking initiative to address technical challenges. Join us and be part of an agile working team that can support office and homed based assignments. This role will work in the office\home and as well as on site at client facilities. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual engineer and team member in front of both internal and external customers. We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction services to our customers across the globe. Our automation team works on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum- from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.
- $165,000 USD.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical responsibilities The successful candidate will provide support for local on-site client activities at client facilities with off-hours call out support if needed. Hands-on experience with both Honeywell Experion DCS and Safety Manager SIS configuration and programming is required. On-site activities will include existing program updates and troubleshooting. Additional desired skills and qualifications. 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 in areas such as DCS Configuration, SCADA, HMI, SIS/FGS PLC programming and interfacing, architecture and networking, and specification development. 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%).QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.Expected:
Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Electrical, Computers/Systems, or Mechatronics. Must have between 10- and 15-years' Automation experience.