EOI Sr. Automation Technical Professional
WOOD GROUPOverview
In this role you will design and implement automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects, spanning from front-end engineering to commissioning. You will work with cross-functional teams on-site and remotely to deliver automation solutions and support project execution. The position involves engaging in safety-critical control systems, DCS/SIS configurations, and integration tasks across multi-EPC programs. You will travel to client sites to support project milestones and ensure alignment with schedules and budgets. This is a hybrid Houston-based opportunity with global project exposure and a focus on impactful, real-world automation challenges.
Compensation / Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid in Houston
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- Competitive salary with salary reviews
- Flexible benefits package
- Continued professional development
Responsibilities
- Participate in designing and implementing automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects
- Engage in all project phases from FEED to commissioning
- Support site surveys, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities
- Review project schedules and cost estimates
- Assist procurement with vendor lists, requisitions, and technical evaluations
- Travel to customer locations for project implementation (approximately 25%)
- Contribute to DCS, SCADA, HMI, SIS/FGS, PLC programming and interfacing tasks
- Provide input on architecture, networking, and system integration across multiple platforms
- Prepare and review technical documentation and specifications
- Support project team communication with clients and vendors
Key requirements
- Minimum 10 years of automation experience
- Experience with at least one DCS and SIS platform (e.g., DeltaV, ABB 800XA, Honeywell TDC, Experion PKS, Yokogawa Centum)
- Experience with PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley)
- Proficient knowledge of relational databases, interfaces, and HMI design
- Strong background with multiple systems platforms, operating systems, and architecture interactions
- Experience in control systems integration for onshore/offshore oil & gas/energy projects
- Familiarity with FEED, Detail Design, commissioning and startup phases
- Proficient with P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- initiative and ability to think outside the box
- team collaboration and client-facing communication
- DCS/SIS platforms: DeltaV, ABB 800XA, Yokogawa Centum, Experion PKS
- SIS: Triconex, FSC, Safety Manager, Yokogawa ProSafe
- PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley)
Job Type
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Houston, TX
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