Automation Technical Professional

WoodBaton Rouge, LA, United States

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Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a mid-level Automation Technical Professional with a strong background in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to be based in our Baton Rouge, LA office. The candidate will support Automation and Control projects in the Gulf Coast Region.

The Role

Participate in designing and implementing automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects, engaging in all project phases from front-end engineering to commissioning. Support site surveys, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities, while reviewing project schedules and cost estimates. Lead the engineering team, focusing on staffing, professional development, and team building, and support office management needs. Travel to customer locations for project implementation (25%).

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood Systems Integration, the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 25 years is looking for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a leader, strong problem solver; an individual capable of thinking outside the box and taking initiative to address technical challenges.

Join us and be part of an agile working team that can support office and homed based assignments. This role will work in the office\home and as well as on site at client facilities. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual engineer and team member in front of both internal and external customers.

We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction services to our customers across the globe. Our automation team works on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. Hybrid in Baton Rouge, LA
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

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What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in one of the following disciplines : Chemical Engineering, Electrical, Computers / Systems, or Mechatronics.

Must have 10 years of Automation experience.

Experience with an operating company, systems vendor, or engineering services provider for the onshore or offshore oil & gas and / or energy industry, is preferred.

At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) hardware, network architecture, integration, configuration and programming, industrial protocols, HMI Graphics and databases, and SCADA System configuration and installations. Hands-on experience with at least one of the following Honeywell Experion / TDC DCS or FSC / SM, DeltaV DCS / SIS, Yokogawa CENTUM DCS / ProSafe, or ABB 800XA. Experience with PLC platforms (Allen Bradley PLC, Siemens or Triconex, is a plus.

Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the principles of relational databases, application interfaces, and Human Machine Interface design and implementation.

Strong background and direct experience with multiple systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture.

Proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation / control equipment.

Knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, MS Teams, .

Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, and vendors.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

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Technical Automation • Baton Rouge, LA, United States