Worley · 15 hours ago
Principal Process Automation Engineer
USA-TX-Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $236K/yr
10+ years expWorley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges. The primary purpose of this role is to drive execution of automation engineering projects within the Autonomous and Automation Americas team by leveraging cutting-edge digital, technology, and autonomous solutions across multiple vendor platforms.
ChemicalEnergyMineralMiningOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Strong self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset and motivated
Work with Worley offices to share work and integrate staff on projects for a blended execution team
Project experience including coordinating interfaces with engineering partners, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, system integrators and project management as well as technical disciplines including process, civil, structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical
Desire to expand role and be adaptable to client's needs
Assists, and later, leads the preparation of proposals, execution plans and budgets
Project experience working on all engineering phases within a project from concept through design and engineering, construction support, and commissioning/validation and handover
Programming and configuring PLC and DCS platforms while leading a team for project implementation. Hands on and leading
Team will be responsible for producing process automation deliverables - control narratives, cause and effect drawings, Boolean logic diagrams, DCS / SIS / PLC functional specifications, produce system cabinet layout drawings, wiring diagrams, system card layout and loading. Also, basic I&C deliverables such as instrument datasheets, instrument index, wiring diagrams, system architecture will be in scope
Project experience in the development and commissioning of complex automation projects
Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, produce concise reports and presentations appropriate for all levels
Takes ownership for project success: delivery of target quality, cost management and customer satisfaction
Proactively builds a knowledge base of tools and methodologies to drive productivity and growth
Lead role in work process improvement
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment
Travel as required for various field programs – can be 25-50% depending on project phase and assignment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation Computer Systems, Chemical)
P.E. license a plus
10-12+ years' experience with expertise in leading control systems projects in the industry and managing a team
Experience in the following sectors a plus: Mining, LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, or nuclear industries
Specific front end engineering experience developing project scope, control system philosophy, systems architecture, process safety studies, SIL determination, P&ID development and building TIC estimates a must
Experience programming and configuring PLC platforms – preferably Rockwell
Experience programming and configuring DCS Platforms – preferably Honeywell a plus
Experience in developing Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates for capital projects, including performing material takeoffs and utilizing estimating software tools (Cleopatra preferred). Must have a strong background in compiling material quantities for process automation-intensive projects to produce accurate TIC estimates
Ability to produce process automation deliverables - control narratives, cause and effect dwgs, boolean logic diagrams, DCS / SIS / PLC functional specifications, produce system cabinet layout dwgs, wiring diagrams, system card layout and loading
Able to produce basic I&C deliverables such as instrument datasheets, instrument index, wiring diagrams, system architecture
Detailed design experience should include: Selection, specification and procurement of field instrumentation. Selection, specification and procurement of BPCS/SIS systems. Experience with design deliverables such as instrument and IO indexes, written specifications, cause and effect diagrams, PLC / DCS / SIS Systems networking and architecture, binary logic diagrams, instrument datasheets, FAT & SAT protocols, proof test protocols, construction scope of works and project execution plans and schedules
Experience working in the field with specific support for construction management, FAT and SAT, installation qualification, commissioning and handover
Experience in the full lifecycle of automation development, from planning, development, testing, commissioning and operations
Benefits
Excellent remuneration & benefits package
Friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment
Opportunity to develop your career prospects locally and internationally
Company
Worley
Worley is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$362.1MKey Investors
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2017-02-28Private Equity
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