Automation Specialist (Offshore - GOA)

Tetra Tech; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth & Training

Job summary

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to support offshore Gulf of America operations and automation projects. You will lead the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial control systems that support critical offshore production and processing facilities.

Responsibilities include designing and commissioning PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, supporting FAT/SAT, and collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial automation experience.
• Experienced with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms including ControlLogix and Studio 5000.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, SCADA, and industrial networks.
• Offshore or upstream Oil & Gas automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, program, and commission PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and support automation, instrumentation, communications, and process control systems.
• Develop control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, and system documentation.
• Support FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning, and operational reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT teams to deliver successful projects.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and cybersecurity.

Skills

AB PLC

ControlLogix

Studio 5000

HMI/SCADA

Offshore automation

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

Wonderware AVEVA

Job description

We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well-established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best-in-class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.

Position Summary

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to support offshore Gulf of America operations and automation projects. This role will lead the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial control systems that support critical offshore production and processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, program, and commission PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and support automation, instrumentation, communications, and process control systems.
• Develop control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, and system documentation.
• Support FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning, and operational reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT teams to deliver successful projects.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and cybersecurity.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of industrial automation experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Studio 5000.
• 5+ years of experience with Wonderware/AVEVA HMI systems.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, SCADA systems, industrial networking, and process control systems.
• Offshore or upstream Oil & Gas automation experience strongly preferred.
  

Preferred Experience

• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
• OT Cybersecurity
• Offshore startup and commissioning
• Advanced process control and optimization
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Performance Bonus
• Career Growth Opportunities and Training

Why Tetra Tech Digital Systems

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.