Worley · 10 hours ago
Senior Principal Process Automation Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/StaffWorley 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 the growth and expansion of new business opportunities within the industrial automation sector by leveraging cutting-edge digital, technology, and autonomous solutions.
ChemicalEnergyMineralMiningOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Strong self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset and motivated
Practical consulting experience - including scoping, selling, and delivery
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
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
Qualification
Required
Configuration of DCS/SIS/PLC systems building points and complex loops from P&ID's
Setup and integration of hardware for DCS/SIS/PLC systems
HMI configuration for DCS/SIS/PLC systems
Significant experience with expertise in leading control systems projects in the industry and managing a team
Experience in the following sectors a plus: Oil and Gas: Refining, Upstream, offshore, LNG, chemical and petrochemical, Mining, and 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
Detailed design experience should include: Selection, specification and procurement of field instrumentation
Selection, specification and procurement of BPCS/PLC/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
Systems experience should include major systems vendors such as Honeywell, Emerson, Triconex, Foxboro, Siemens, Rockwell, ABB
Experience in the full lifecycle of automation development, from planning, development, testing, commissioning and operations
Systems Configuration experience required
HMI Configuration experience a required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation Computer Systems). Must be eligible to obtain a P.E. license where the role is based
Preferred
Access Control System experience a plus
P.E. license preferred
Company
Worley
Worley is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$362.1MKey Investors
Phoenix Group
2025-08-18Debt Financing· $101.73M
2025-05-06Debt Financing· $260.16M
2017-02-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Chris Ashton
Chief Executive Officer
Anna Joubert
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