Sr. Automation Engineer (19009)

Job Summary:

The Sr. Automation Engineer is a technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems within the energy sector. This role applies deep expertise in process safety, instrumentation, and control system architecture to deliver complex projects from concept through execution. The position requires strong problem-solving capabilities and a focus on innovation to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and safety of client operations in oil & gas or similarly demanding industrial environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and specification of new and upgraded process control systems. This includes creating detailed P&ID diagrams, logic diagrams, cause-and-effect charts, and selecting appropriate field instrumentation and final control elements. (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, networking components), defining system layouts, and creating detailed control narratives.
• Develop, test, optimize, and maintain complex control strategies and logic within Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) using languages such as ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagrams.
• Develop and manage alarm rationalization programs.
• Design, program, and test Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) to ensure they meet required Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and comply with industry standards.
• Design, configure, and deploy SCADA and HMI applications to provide intuitive operator interfaces, real-time data visualization, alarming, and intuitive system control over plant processes.
• Engineer and maintain industrial network architectures, ensuring reliable communication between devices using protocols like EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Utilize simulation tools to validate system designs, optimize cycle times, and perform virtual commissioning.
• Serve as the primary technical expert for diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to automated equipment. Conduct root cause analysis on system failures and implement preventative engineering solutions to enhance reliability.
• Manage the full lifecycle of automation projects, including defining technical requirements, creating engineering drawings, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing commissioning and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Performs related duties, as needed.