Sr. Automation Technician-Deepwater GOA Rotational

EDG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG is seeking a Sr. Automation Technician to work in Houston, TX. The role involves preparing technical drawings, programming control systems, and ensuring project adherence to standards. Candidates must have significant experience in control systems and familiarity with design software.

The position offers opportunities to interact with team members and utilize technical knowledge in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ten or more years of experience relating to control systems.
• Understanding of ISA Instrument Symbols and Identification.
• Physical ability to lift and carry twenty pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D drawings for assigned projects from information supplied.
• Perform corrections to P&ID’s, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics.
• Program control systems software for PLCs and DCS.

Skills

Knowledge of PLC and DCS systems

Familiar with design software (AutoCAD, PDMS)

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite

Understanding of P&ID's, GA, IO lists

Education

Associate degree in a technical area

Job description

Overview

Industry Technology & Automation

Position: Sr. Automation Technician-Deepwater GOA Rotational

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular; Part-Time Available: No; Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No; FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Automation Tech will be responsible for drawings, I&E databases, control system programming, and other functions related to automation.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D drawings for assigned projects from information supplied and/or verbal instructions.
• Edit drawings and incorporate changes from provided markups and/or verbal instructions.
• Review information received from design team members, question inconsistencies, apparent errors, and omissions.
• Interact with team members and clients for resolving technical issues.
• Ensure that work adheres to Client, Industry and Company Standards.
• Maintain project files and folders and follow company standards.
• Responsible for keeping Project Leads updated on any concerns relating to respective assignments.
• Perform corrections to the following drawings: P&ID’s, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, Panel Layouts, E&I Details, and Loop Diagrams.
• Calculate conduit and fittings sizes, cable tray fill, electrical loads, cabinet sizes, etc.
• Select components meeting requirements.
• Route cables systems, cables, and develop cable schedules.
• Create Instrument Cable Block diagrams, cable and conduit routing and layouts, instrument and Junction box wiring diagrams using information from P&ID's, GA’s, IO list, vendor data.
• Perform field work as required to obtain accurate information and create sketches for the design of the project. Duration determined by the project requirements and project management.
• Create Control Systems Architectural Diagrams using engineering data.
• Program control systems software for Programmable Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems.
• Due to nature of assignment, may assume some duties of an Automation Professional as appropriate to skillset and experience.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Requires associate degree in appropriate technical area or have prior working experience;
• Ten (10) or more years of experience relating to control systems in a professional position, internship, apprentice or coop program preferred;
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Familiar with design software i.e. AutoCAD, and PDMS.
• Understanding of P&ID's, GA, IO lists, and other related I&C documents.
• Knowledge of PLC and DCS systems
• Knowledge of ISA Instrument Symbols and Identification.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private office) but also requires occasional travel to off-site work locations;
• Field duties require outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform atmosphere;
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;
• Working offshore or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels;
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes;
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

Other

Drug Free Workplace: EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to both pre-employment hair and urine drug screens. Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.