Automation Systems Engineer

Chevron; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron ENGINE's Automation Systems Engineer role in Bengaluru, India supports the life cycle of automation projects across shale and tight onshore assets. You will work on automation philosophy, control narratives, architecture design, data flows, and system integration, while assisting with HMI design and information risk compliance.

The position emphasizes on-site facility experience and a relevant B.E./B.Tech.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum on-site facility experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in instrumentation or electrical engineering (B.E./B.Tech.).
• Configuration experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Emerson PAC) and AVEVA System Platform.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support for Automation Systems projects from design to completion.
• Assist in automation philosophy, control narratives, architecture design and data flows.
• Support change management for instrumentation, controls and IT design packages.
• Utilize design tools and databases and offer technical guidance on inquiries.
• Improve Automation Engineering tools and work processes.

Skills

On-site experience

Instrumentation engineering

Electrical engineering

PLC configuration

AVEVA System Platform

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Emerson PAC

AVEVA System Platform

Job description

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges.As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.

Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.

The Automation Systems Engineer is part of Chevron’s ENGINE Projects Design Engineering team providing support throughout the lifecycle of Automation System projects in Chevron's Shale and Tight onshore assets. This includes support for automation systems design, architectures, control narratives, data flows, and development and maintenance of control systems tools. The Projects Facilities Engineering team provides remote technical support for operations, turnaround scope development, greenfield and brownfield projects as well as ongoing compliance activities.

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize Chevron and Industry Engineering Standards
• Project Lifecycle Support: Provide end-to-end support for Automation Systems projects, from initial design through to implementation and completion – automation philosophy, control narratives, architecture design, data flow, systems integration, human machine interface (HMI) design, and information risk compliance.
• Design and Implementation: Assist in the design and implementation of Automation and Control Systems, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
• Change Management: Support the management of change process for instrumentation, controls and IT design packages and associated changes.
• Documentation and Tools: Utilize inventory databases, and design tools.
• Provide guidance for technical inquiries, issue technical recommendations, provide equipment and system troubleshooting, improve Automation Engineering tools and support the development and improvement of Automation Engineering work processes.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years minimum on-site facility experience
• Bachelor’s degree in instrumentation or electrical engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) from a deemed/recognized (AICTE) university
• Configuration experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen-Bradley or Emerson PAC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (AVEVA System Platform)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in an Automation Systems role with an owner operator, control systems supplier or systems integrator
• Experience executing greenfield and/or brownfield projects in onshore, upstream, oil and gas facilities

What We Can Offer You

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way.

Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.

• Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
• Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
• Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.
• Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

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