Senior Subsea Controls & Automation Engineer

Proserv; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health FSA

HSA contribution

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Proserv is seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer in Houston to design and implement electrical/electronic automation systems for Subsea Control Systems (SCS). The role supports MCS, EPU, modem racks, HPU, subsea data acquisition, SPE, and DCS projects offshore.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years PLC/HMI programming experience, offshore oil and gas exposure, and a strong background in SCADA/RTU, wiring diagrams, and system integration. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Electrical instrumentation and software (applications level) engineering background.
• Five (5) or more years Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming experience.
• Offshore (topside/subsea) oil and gas experience preferred.
• Proven track record in an automation design/build related environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of software development practices including documentation, equipment SCADA/PLC/RTU programming/design, and electrical/electronic equipment design and application.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of automation systems (including communication equipment selection/installation); electrical system design (including motor control and low voltage instrument panels); Allen-Bradley, Citect and Wonderware software packages; C, C++, VB programming and web design tools; and design/manufacture of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) rated equipment.
• Aptitude for electro/mechanical systems and equipment.
• Must have the ability to obtain Offshore Water Survival certification (HUET or BOSIET) and TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed to client requirements, on time, within budget, and within company and industry standards.
• Create project documentation and drawings.
• Manage the customer interface to maintain a good working relationship.
• Advise the Electrical and Software Engineering Supervisor of any potential areas of risk that could result in an overrun of material costs or labor hours.
• Program the Human Machine Interface (HMI), interlocks, shutdowns and various process control in PC/PLC applications.
• Ensure that all project documentation has been produced in accordance with the agreed project Master Document List (MDL).
• Create and implement project software development and testing.
• Analyze product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Direct and coordinate testing of prototype or system software configurations.
• Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if test design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Confer with other engineering personnel and prepare design modifications as required.
• Evaluate engineering test results for possible application to development of systems or other uses.
• Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate system malfunctions.
• Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layout and process diagrams.
• Ensure work assignments are carried out to the highest quality level.
• Participate/assist in equipment testing.
• Work with suppliers to create part specifications.
• Propose best practice and technical solutions.
• Review work output of others.
• Strong contributor to the design/project team.
• Participate in development and delivery of technical strategy and planning.
• Conduct design reviews with multiple disciplines to ensure projects conform to client requirements.
• Travel at short notice may be required to visit domestic and international customer sites as well as offshore facilities from time to time.
• Know and understand Proserv’s Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Electrical instrumentation

PLC programming

HMI programming

Offshore experience

System design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

SCADA/RTU programming

Citect

Wonderware

VB programming

Job description

Proserv is seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer in Houston to design and implement electrical/electronic automation systems for Subsea Control Systems (SCS). The role supports MCS, EPU, modem racks, HPU, subsea data acquisition, SPE, and DCS projects offshore.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years PLC/HMI programming experience, offshore oil and gas exposure, and a strong background in SCADA/RTU, wiring diagrams, and system integration. Travel may be required.