Instrument and Control (Automation-PlantPAx) Commissioning Supervisor

Wood PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Salary reviews

Professional development

Global opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Wood PLC is seeking an Instrument and Control (Automation-PlantPAx) Commissioning Supervisor for on-site work in the United States. The role requires extensive commissioning experience in oil & gas facilities, leading a multi-discipline instrument team, and strong PlantPAx/SCADA skills.

You will design, test, and start-up automation systems, coordinate activities with engineering and operations, and ensure safe practices per PTW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent experience in chemical, electrical, or mechanical fields.
• Extensive hands-on commissioning experience with PLC/DCS automation within oil & gas.
• Experience with PlantPAx, SCADA/HMI platforms, and fire & gas systems.
• Strong English communication skills; ability to lead a multi-discipline team.
• FEED phase exposure and front-end interface with clients.
• Proven supervisory experience in commissioning instrumentation, controls, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot control instrumentation and fire & gas equipment.
• Lead system design, testing, startup, and commissioning of automation projects.
• Coordinate multi-discipline teams; interface with clients during project phases.
• Develop and execute commissioning procedures for instrumentation systems.
• Ensure safety and compliance with PTW procedures on site.
• Provide on-site leadership and progress reporting to project management.

Skills

PlantPAx PLC

SCADA HMIs

FEED experience

Front-End Eng (FEED)

English communication

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Technical Diploma

Tools

Honeywell Experion

DeltaV

Siemens PCS7

HIMA safety

Fire & Gas systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Wood is recruiting for an Instrument and Control (Automation-PlantPAx) Commissioning Supervisor to join its Operations business. This opportunity is onsite in United States.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities: Inspect, commission, maintain and troubleshoot control instrumentation and fire & gas equipment. System design, implementation, systems testing, start-up and commissioning of automation projects. Participate in Automation Engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects (greenfield and brownfield migrations), directly interfacing with our clients. Engage in all phases of automation projects, front-end engineering through detailed design, configuration, implementation, startup and commissioning. Perform highly skilled commissioning, testing, maintenance and repair on control, metering and recording instruments, control apparatus, data logging and display equipment, communications/ telemetering systems and Fire & Gas equipment. Perform commissioning duties on, control circuits, level control devices, flow control devices, temperature control devices and pressure control devices. Install, calibrate, commission, troubleshoot and repair of input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, pressure transducers, fire & gas equipment and other monitoring equipment. Assist the Commissioning Coordinators in executing systems tasks, activities, development, and reporting. Support the development and lead the execution of commissioning procedures for assigned instrumentation systems. Provide daily, on-site/in-field leadership, execution coordination of a multi-discipline team of instrument commissioning technicians. Interact with Engineering and Operations team for input and draw from experience and knowledge when executing procedures. Acceptance of Mechanically Complete Sub System packages from construction. Punch List management and responsibility of offered Sub Systems / Systems. Prepare job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning activities. Work with project HSE leadership to develop appropriate Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) for the instrument commissioning team commissioning activities. Ensure Technicians work is carried out in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with the site procedures and PTW system. Read, interpret, and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals. Identify personnel and equipment resources necessary to perform instrument commissioning activities for assigned systems. Requisition parts and supplies and maintain spare parts inventory. Support Coordinator in management of instrumentation vendors during the commissioning phase for the assigned systems. Liaise with CMS Custodian ensuring integrity of database, amendments, Punch Lists and documentation, reports progress /status. Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on instrumentation systems. Analyze work problems and make corrections, which will facilitate the completion of assignments. Read, understand, and follow Permit to Work procedures. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Coordinate activities with other departments and staff. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct supervision and other departments. Other duties may be assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

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:High level hands-on experience with PLC and SIS systems PLC: PlantPAx is requiredInstrument/Electrical theory, work methods, tools and testing equipment used in the commissioning of Oil/Gas Facilities.Experience with SCADA and HMI Platforms.Experience with DCS platforms (Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7) or SIS platforms (Triconex, Honeywell Safety Manager, Emerson DeltaV SIS, HIMA) beneficial but not required.Experience in control systems integration with an operating company, systems vendor or engineering services provider for process industry projects (Specialty Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, Power, Oil & Gas, Petrochem).Experience with Front-End Engineering (FEED) phases. Strong background and hands-on experience with multiple systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture.Proficient knowledge of the principles of relational databases, application interfaces, and Human Machine Interface design and implementation.Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), telephone, telemetry equipment.Fire & Gas equipmentValve PositionersDC Power SystemsAnalog and Discrete SignalsPneumatic SystemsHart ProtocolProficient in Control Logic SchemesExperience with various PLC, DCS, and Fire & Gas control systemsPLC logic controlsProcess AutomationReport writing and records maintenance.Permit to work SystemCause and Effect logic relationships of equipmentReport writing and records maintenance.Permit to work SystemOccupational hazards and standard safety procedures. Expected:Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred, will also consider Technical Diploma with equivalent ExperienceProven background, typically 10 years minimum in onshore Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning activities in a Lead Technician or Engineer's role, preferably with carbon capture experience. Proven Supervisory experience in a Commissioning role in Instrumentation, Controls, and Automation. Proficient written and oral English language communication skillsHigher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.