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Audubon Companies · 5 days ago

Automation Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Audubon Companies is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team in Houston, TX. The role involves performing automation engineering assignments, including the implementation of control systems and programming for Oil & Gas projects, while ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

ConsultingEnergyRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation of control systems and DCS/PLC/SCADA programming on Oil & Gas related projects

This position will be responsible for system specification, design, architecture, and development

Prepare routine sketches and perform routine engineering calculations for project assignments

Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications

Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants

Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments

Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures

Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations

Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor

Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings

Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions

Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications

Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases

Perform basic checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations

Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities

Qualification

Control systems programmingDCS/PLC/SCADAAutomation systems configurationElectrical designInstrumentationEngineer in Training (EIT)TeamworkProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required

Experience configuring control systems on Oil & Gas projects

Understands many other aspects of Automation, including PLC, DCS, SCADA/HMI, SIS, Electrical Design, Instrumentation

Design and Industrial IT

Direct experience with configuration of various automation systems (process control systems, safety instrumented systems and fire and gas systems) including development code, ability to specify hardware and develop/modify graphics

Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems

Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary

Ability to work in a team oriented environment

Individuals should be capable of understanding the plant process in the Oil, & Gas industry and basic unit operations to assist with the design of process control strategies

The successful candidate will then be responsible for implementing code, system simulation, operator training and commissioning support

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred

Automation System training/certification a plus

Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.) preferred

Company

Audubon Companies

Founded in 1997, Audubon Companies LLC provides EPC, consulting, fabrication, and field services to energy and industrial operators across the globe.

Founded in 1997

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.auduboncompanies.com

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