Automation Technical Professional - Functional Safety/SIS

Wood PLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood PLC is seeking a Functional Safety / Safety Instrumented System Technical Professional in Houston, TX. The role involves designing and implementing automation systems for the oil and gas industry, ensuring compliance with safety requirements, and offering technical guidance throughout all project phases. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US, and the position allows for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Flexible benefits package

Commitment to professional development

Diversity and Inclusion commitment

Global connections with industry experts

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing safety instrumented systems.
• Proficient in Functional Safety analysis and project management.
• Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing automation systems for oil and gas projects.
• Providing technical guidance throughout project phases including testing and commissioning.
• Traveling to customer locations for project implementation (25-50%).

Skills

Functional Safety

Safety Lifecycle requirements

Automation systems

Technical guidance

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Wood's Automation and Controls group is currently recruiting for a Functional Safety / Safety Instrumented System (SIS) Technical Professional to be located at our office in Houston, TX.

Wood Automation and Control is the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 20 years. 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 teams work 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.

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The Role

Participate in designing and implementing automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects, with a focus on Functional Safety and Safety Lifecycle requirements. Provide technical guidance throughout all project phases, including design, configuration, implementation, testing, and commissioning. Offer expertise to engineering teams for equipment and SIS configuration modifications based on Functional Safety analysis, with travel to customer locations for project implementation (25-50%).

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood Automation and Control is the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 20 years. 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 teams work on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.

At this time, we will only consider applications from citizens of the United States or those who have authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood.

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 Houston, TX
• 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 developmentthrough 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