Service Automation Engineer

Proserv

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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401k w/ Employer Match

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Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Proserv in Houston is seeking a Service Automation Engineer to provide technical support, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of subsea control systems and topside equipment offshore and onshore.

You will work with PLCs, HMI/SCADA, electrical controls, and industrial communications, traveling to customer sites and offshore installations to ensure safe, reliable operation and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

5-8 years in controls/automation, or equivalent field service experience.
Experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and industrial communications offshore.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
Willingness to travel to customer sites and offshore installations.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site technical support during offshore installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Participate in offshore mobilization planning and service execution.
Prepare field service reports, troubleshooting guides, and system documentation.
Verify communications between topside and subsea control systems; troubleshoot issues.
Execute FAT/SIT or similar testing and support pre-commissioning activities.

Skills

PLCs & HMI/SCADA

Industrial automation

Offshore operations

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Associate’s degree + 5 years automation experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley automation

Modbus

Ethernet TCP/IP

Job description

About Us

Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector.

Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world.

So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you.

What You Need to Know

The Service Automation Engineer is responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of Subsea Control Systems (SCS) and associated topside control equipment. The role requires a strong understanding of industrial automation, PLCs, SCADA systems, electrical and electronic controls, industrial communications, and subsea control system architecture.

The engineer will support activities at the company's facility, customer locations, and offshore installations, ensuring equipment and systems operate safely, reliably, and in accordance with project specifications and customer requirements.

The position will work closely with internal and external customers to resolve technical issues, execute service activities, and support successful project delivery.

What We Are Looking For

Provide on-site technical support during offshore installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
Participate in offshore mobilization planning, equipment readiness reviews, and service execution planning.
Prepare field service reports, troubleshooting guides, service procedures, work instructions, punch lists, and recommendations system and equipment documentation.
Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to customers, project teams, and offshore operations personnel.
Configure, troubleshoot, and modify PLC programs, HMI applications, and SCADA system used in subsea control systems.
Diagnose and resolve electrical, software, instrumentation, and automation issues associated with subsea control systems.
Verify communications between topside control systems and subsea control systems.
Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Integration Testing (SIT), or any other functional testing as required.
Perform pre-commissioning, installation, startup, and commissioning activities at customer facilities and offshore installations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills & Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or an Associate’s degree plus 5 years of automation programming experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

Essential

5-8 years’ experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or field service.
Experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communications for topside/subsea oil and gas industry.
Ability to modify control logic, develop software changes and implement engineering solutions offshore.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, P&IDs, and other technical documentation.
Practical experience with electrical test equipment, instrumentation, and systematic fault diagnosis.
Ability to travel to customer sites and offshore installations on short notice.
Ability to obtain Offshore Water Survival certification (BOSIET) and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Preferred