PEAK Technical Staffing USA · 15 hours ago
Principal Process Automation Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$78/hr - $100/hrPEAK Technical Staffing USA is a company focused on staffing solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Process Automation Engineer. 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.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Work with client 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
Strong self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset and motivated
Work with client 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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA)
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Company
PEAK Technical Staffing USA
PEAK Technical Staffing USA is a staffing and recruiting company that provides it and engineering recruiting services.
Founded in 1968
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph V. Salvucci, Jr., MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Brad Cieslinski
Chief Financial Officer
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