Remote Process Tuner Field Engineer (80% Travel)

Emerson; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to tune boiler and BOP processes, traveling up to 80% across North America. The role involves working with site operations, retrofits, and tuning reports to ensure performance targets are met.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in field engineering, a degree in engineering, and familiarity with Ovation DCS. This role supports our Power and Water Solutions team and offers growth opportunities within a global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of eight years of field engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of power plant operation and controls.
• Willingness to travel 80% of the time, primarily in North America.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced process tuning for Boiler or BOP processes.
• Tune plant processes with operations teams to optimize productivity.
• Develop and implement startup/tuning for major retrofit projects.
• Generate tuning reports for site tuning.
• Supervise field engineers and subcontractors on large projects.
• Engage with customers to review service needs and contracts.
• Advise on engineered system projects using current technologies.

Skills

Field Engineering

Travel willingness

Customer interfacing

Technical advisory

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Ovation DCS

Job description

Emerson is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to tune boiler and BOP processes, traveling up to 80% across North America. The role involves working with site operations, retrofits, and tuning reports to ensure performance targets are met.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in field engineering, a degree in engineering, and familiarity with Ovation DCS. This role supports our Power and Water Solutions team and offers growth opportunities within a global company.