Automation Technical Professional - DCS - 300002114093617-3269

Wood PLC • Wood River, IL • 1d ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12949727 JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a mid-level Automation Technical Professional with a strong background in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC\'s) to be based at our client in Wood River, Illinois.

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The Role

Participate in designing and implementing automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects, engaging in all project phases from front-end engineering to commissioning. Support site surveys, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities, while reviewing project schedules and cost estimates. Assist procurement with vendor lists, requisitions, and technical evaluations, and travel to customer locations for project implementation (25%)..

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood Systems Integration, the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 25 years is looking for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a leader, strong problem solver; an individual capable of thinking outside the box and taking initiative to address technical challenges.

Join us and be part of an agile working team that can support office and homed based assignments. This role will work in the officehome and as well as on site at client facilities. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual engineer and team member in front of both internal and external customers.

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 team works on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of

industry across oil & gas and process industry projects

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and

individual needs. Hybrid in Wood River, Illinois.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with

employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are

rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your

lifestyle

Commitment to continued professional development through

development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

Global connections with leading industry experts around the

world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide support for local on-site client activities at client facilities with off-hours call out support if needed. Hands-on experience with Honeywell Experion PLC\'s. Allen Bradley PLC5 or Rockwell ControlLogix PLC configuration and programming is plus. On-site activities will include existing program updates and troubleshooting. Additional desired skills and qualifications.

Participate in Automation Engineering projects for the design and

implementation of automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects.

Engage in all phases of automation projects, front-end engineering

through detailed design, procurement, configuration, implementation, startup, and commissioning in areas such as DCS Configuration, SCADA, HMI, SIS/FGS PLC programming and interfacing, architecture and networking, and specification development.

Attend and support site surveys, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT\'s),

Site Acceptance Test (SAT\'s) and commissioning activities for delivered systems.

Review, comment, and provide input on the project schedule and

project cost estimate.

Support procurement with vendors lists development, requisition

development, technical bid tabulations and clarifications, purchase recommendations, monitor progress and maintain communications with vendors as required.

Travel expected to customer locations for project implementation

(25%).

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