senior controls and automation engineer

• Oversee controls and automation engineering activities for assigned projects.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers and technicians, ensuring their professional development and adherence to engineering standards and best practices.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including process engineers, electrical engineers, and mechanical engineers, to integrate control systems and automation solutions with overall project requirements.

• Liaise with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to address control system and automation requirements, provide technical support, and resolve issues or concerns as they arise.

• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and project discussions to provide input, insights, and recommendations on controls and automation aspects of oil and gas projects.

• Provide estimating and front-end engineering design support.

• Develop/review control system architecture, logic diagrams and control narratives for various project elements, ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Program and configure distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers and supervisory control and data acquisition systems to implement control strategies, process automation and data acquisition functions.

• Conduct factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for control systems and automation solutions, ensuring proper functionality, performance, and integration with existing systems. 

  Specific Tasks and Skills: 

  PLC/DCS Programming & Configuration:

• Proficiency in programming and configuring Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) from major vendors (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Emerson, Honeywell).

• In-depth knowledge of PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart).

• Experience with DCS configuration, including control strategies, alarm management, and historical data collection.

  SCADA/HMI Development:

• Expertise in developing and configuring Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems.

• Experience with popular SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g., Wonderware, Ignition, FactoryTalk View, WinCC).

• Ability to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for operators.

  Instrumentation & Control Systems:

• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, actuators).

• Knowledge of control system design principles (PID control, loop tuning).

• Experience with fieldbus technologies (e.g., Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).

  Network Communication:

• Proficiency in industrial networking protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, serial communication).

• Understanding of network security principles.

• Experience with network troubleshooting.

  Electrical Systems:

• Basic understanding of industrial electrical systems, including motor control centers (MCCs), power distribution, and safety systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

  Control System Design & Documentation:

• Ability to develop detailed control system design specifications.

• Experience in creating and maintaining accurate documentation (e.g., functional specifications, loop diagrams, P&IDs).

• Knowledge of control system design standards.

  System Integration:

• Experience in integrating various automation and control systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues.

  P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams):

• Develop and review P&IDs for accuracy and completeness.

• Ensure P&IDs reflect the control system design.

  Shutdown Keys & Interlock Logic:

• Develop and implement shutdown keys and interlock logic for safety systems.

• Ensure proper documentation of safety interlocks.

  Control Narratives:

• Develop detailed control narratives that describe the functional operation of the control system.

• Ensure control narratives are clear, concise, and accurate.

  Network Architecture:

• Design and implement industrial network architectures.

• Ensure network security and reliability.

• Document network configurations.

  Functional Safety:

• Perform SIL (Safety Integrity Level) calculations.

• Design and implement Functional safety systems.

• Create safety requirement specifications.

  FAT/SAT:

• Create and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) plans.

• Document all test results.

  Commissioning and Startup:

• Lead and participate in the commissioning and startup of automation systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues during startup.

• Create commissioning reports.

  Change Management:

• Implement and manage change control processes.

• Document all changes to control systems.

As-Built Documentation:

• Ensure all control system documentation is updated to reflect as-built conditions.

  Bid Evaluations & Vendor Management:

• Prepare technical bid packages.

• Evaluate vendor proposals and technical compliance.

• Manage vendor relationships during project execution.

  Estimation & Proposals:

• Develop accurate cost and schedule estimates for automation projects.

• Prepare technical proposals for clients.

• Risk assessment for project proposals.

  Project Management:

• Lead and manage automation projects from concept to commissioning.

• Develop project schedules and budgets.

• Monitor project progress and report on key performance indicators.

• Manage project resources and ensure timely completion.

  Team Leadership & Mentoring:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and intermediate engineers and technicians.

• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

  Software & Tools:

• Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)

• Automation Software (Rockwell, Emerson, Honeywell, Schneider, GE)

• Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL).

• Experience with Virtualization technologies.