JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an Automation Technical Professional to be located at a client site in Lake Charles, LA. The initial assignment duration is estimated at 6-9 months but may extend.

Wood Systems Integration is the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 25 years. We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction services to our customers across the globe. Our automation teams work on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.

At this time, we will only consider applications from citizens of the UNITED STATES or those with the required permit/VISA for this region, in place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in Automation Engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems for process industry projects (brownfield migrations), directly interfacing with our clients.
• Engage in all phases of automation projects, front-end engineering through detailed design, configuration, implementation, startup and commissioning.
• During the assignment initial period, the team member is embedded at the client site. Subsequently, you will be based at Wood's Baton Rouge, LA office.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred, will also consider Technical Diploma with equivalent Experience.
• Professional Engineering License desirable.
• 5+ years of industry experience with a focus on automation design and implementation projects.
• High level of hands-on experience with DCS and SIS platforms is required, (DCS: Honeywell Experion PKS; SIS: Honeywell FSC, Safety Manager). Experience with Honeywell TDC3000 is highly desirable but not required. Experience with Allen Bradley PLC platforms is a desirable but not required.
• Experience in control systems integration with an operating company, systems vendor or engineering services provider for onshore or offshore oil & gas / energy industry projects.
• Background and hands-on experience with systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture.
• Proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment.
• Proficient knowledge of the principles of relational databases, application interfaces, and Human Machine Interface design and implementation.
• Expert written and verbal communication skills.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.