Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer

• Oil & Gas

Schedule: 9/80

Location: Houston, TX

Pay: DOE

Danos Expectations: A successful candidate will exhibit characteristics that support the following:

• Safety Awareness

• Work Ethic

• Technical Skill

• Customer Focus

• Open Communication

• Implementing Vision and Values.

Our purpose, values and high-performance culture traits are fundamental to our success and offer wonderful opportunities for employee development.

Summary: The Automation Engineer will be responsible for the design, development and execution of Automation Engineering activities in Oil and Gas facilities projects. This role will also be accountable for the successful development and execution of Automation projects to support the efficient production of oil & gas, following Company and industry standards.

Job Duties:

• Participate in the development and implementation of automation strategies for upgrade, expansion, continuous improvement, life cycle, and preventative maintenance of company automation infrastructure

• Generate all automation engineering project documentation and delivery to Facilities project manager on time and ensure construction is built as designed

• Understand Oil & Gas facilities process and design control systems in accordance to Company and industry standards

• Communicating with external and internal stakeholders as needed

• Enforce change control processes (MOCs) and monitor compliance via regular auditing activities

• Ensure all data is accurate and complete for all visual representation of automation projects

• Asist field personnel in identifying and resolving Process Control, Control Network, and Instrumentation problems

• Assist in evaluation of new Oil & Gas production/automation technologies

• Participate as team member on automation projects to provide guidance and insight

• Makes recommendations on improvements, best practices, maintenance and standardization of PLC and Operator interface systems

Location:

• Houston

• Greenway 5 location

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Minimum seven (7) years working experience on Oil & Gas Automation projects with a minimum of five (5) years of Oil field experience

• Must be able meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug, hair follicle, MVR, agility

Professional/Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Oil & Gas production processes

• Knowledge of RTUs and PLCs. Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting

• Strong knowledge of automation and electrical design principles and industry standards

• Understanding of Pre-Start Safety Review process (PSSR)s and Management of Change (MOCs)

• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming

• Be knowledgeable with tagging conventions, programming simulation and testing

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to perform under pressure and work multiple projects concurrently

• Strong written, oral and project management skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrate ability to perform strong time management skills

• Ability to interact with customers and clients in a positive and professional manner

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with management, technical and field personnel

• Must meet all conditional job offer requirements including: background, drug, hair follicle, MVR, etc.

Why work for Danos?

Danos offers competitive wages, sustainable health benefits, 401K company match, and opportunities for employee development.

Sounds like your ideal employer?

Apply today! Visit www.danos.com to complete a general application or to review additional openings.

Danos is an equal opportunity employer.