Senior Service Engineer, Digital Solutions for Drilling

3010 HYDRIL USA DISTRIBUTION

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

HMH in Houston is seeking an Automation & Control Engineer to manage the full lifecycle from bid support to reliable field operation. You will coordinate with engineering teams on upgrades, testing, and deployment readiness, and provide field installation packages and troubleshooting support.

The role requires a degree in Automation/Control and strong Siemens PLC/TIA Portal skills, with experience in drilling equipment.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree in Automation and Control or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of Siemens PLCs, SIMATIC Manager, and TIA Portal.
  • Experience with Drilling and Pressure Control Equipment.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, planning, risk-management, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure bids are technically viable and supported by documented assumptions, risks, and mitigations.
  • Collaborate with Product and Application Engineering on upgrades, reviews, testing, and deployment readiness.
  • Provide installation and commissioning work packages, prerequisites, tests, backups, and field briefings.
  • Provide second-line technical support for complex installed-base issues and RCA support.
  • Drive continuous improvement by updating instructions, estimates, testing methods, and training.
  • Provide offshore or on-site technical assistance when required.
  • Support mechanical and hydraulic domain activities within HMH equipment portfolio.
  • Contribute to peers and other department activities as directed.

Skills

Automation & Control
Siemens PLCs
TIA Portal
SIMATIC Manager
CIMPLICITY
Industrial networks
Instrumentation
VFDs
Cross-functional coordination
Technical analysis

Education

Engineering degree in Automation and Control

Tools

CIMPLICITY
TIA Portal
SIMATIC Manager

Job description

HMH in Houston is seeking an Automation & Control Engineer to manage the full lifecycle from bid support to reliable field operation. You will coordinate with engineering teams on upgrades, testing, and deployment readiness, and provide field installation packages and troubleshooting support.

The role requires a degree in Automation/Control and strong Siemens PLC/TIA Portal skills, with experience in drilling equipment.

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