Instrument and Control (Automation-PlantPAx) Commissioning Supervisor

Wood PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible onsite work arrangements

Professional development

Global industry connections

Job summary

Wood PLC seeks an Instrument & Control Commissioning Supervisor to lead instrumentation and automation commissioning tasks on site in the United States. The role oversees technicians, coordinates system design and testing, and ensures safe, efficient project execution for oil & gas facilities.

The ideal candidate has extensive PLC/SIS experience, familiarity with PlantPAx, SCADA/HMI, and multiple DCS platforms, and a proven track record in commissioning in process industries.

Qualifications

• High level hands-on experience with PLC and SIS systems, PlantPAx is required.
• Experience with SCADA and HMI Platforms.
• Experience with DCS platforms (Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7) or SIS platforms (HIMA, etc.).
• Experience in control systems integration for process industry projects.
• Proficient knowledge of relational databases and HMI design.
• Understanding of P&ID diagrams and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, commission, maintain and troubleshoot control instrumentation and fire & gas equipment.
• System design, implementation, testing, start-up and commissioning of automation projects.
• Lead instrumentation commissioning technicians and coordinate tasks on site.
• Perform commissioning, testing and maintenance of sensors, valves and field devices.
• Prepare job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning activities.
• Ensure safety procedures and Permit to Work are followed.

Skills

PLC & SIS systems

PlantPAx

SCADA & HMI

DCS platforms

FEED experience

P&ID

Fire & Gas

Report writing

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Technical Diploma (equivalent experience)

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens PCS7

HIMA

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. #LI-Onsite

The Role

The Instrument & Control (I&C) and Automation Commissioning Supervisor will be working level for the instrumentation and controls commissioning and maintenance function. Incumbents perform the full range of instrumentation technician duties to satisfactorily complete the commissioning of instrumentation/ fire & gas equipment. As needed, supervise and lead instrumentation commissioning technicians, within the scope of the project, to a successful completion and injury free activities and tasks. This includes instrument technician oversight and assignment of systems and tasks.

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

• 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, 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.