Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

Instrument and Control Automation-PlantPAx Commissioning Supervisor

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

High-level hands-on experience with PLC and SIS systems; PlantPAx is required.
Knowledge of instrumentation and electrical theory, work methods, tools, and testing equipment used in commissioning oil and gas facilities.
Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and human-machine interface (HMI) platforms.
Experience integrating control systems with an operating company, systems vendor, or engineering services provider for process-industry projects, including specialty chemicals, pulp and paper, power, oil and gas, or petrochemicals.
Experience with front-end engineering and design (FEED) phases.
Hands-on experience with multiple systems platforms and operating systems, and understanding of interactions among systems, hardware, and architecture.
Knowledge of relational databases, application interfaces, and HMI design and implementation.
Knowledge of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), telephone and telemetry equipment, fire and gas equipment, valve positioners, direct-current power systems, analog and discrete signals, pneumatic systems, and HART protocol.
Proficient in control logic schemes, PLC logic controls, process automation, and various PLC, distributed control system (DCS), and fire and gas control systems.
Experience with report writing and records maintenance, permit-to-work systems, cause-and-effect logic relationships of equipment, occupational hazards, and standard safety procedures.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred; a technical diploma with equivalent experience may also be considered.
Typically at least 10 years of onshore oil and gas completion and commissioning experience in a lead technician or engineer role, plus supervisory experience in commissioning instrumentation, controls, and automation; carbon capture experience is preferred.
Higher National Certificate, or equivalent, in a primary engineering discipline.
Proficient written and oral English communication skills.

Responsibilities

Inspect, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot control instrumentation and fire and gas equipment.
Design and implement systems, perform systems testing, and carry out startup and commissioning for automation projects.
Participate in automation engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems in oil and gas and process-industry projects, including greenfield projects and brownfield migrations, interfacing directly with clients.
Engage in all automation project phases, from front-end engineering through detailed design, configuration, implementation, startup, and commissioning.
Perform commissioning, testing, maintenance, and repair on control, metering, and recording instruments; control apparatus; data logging and display equipment; communications and telemetering systems; and fire and gas equipment.
Commission control circuits and level, flow, temperature, and pressure control devices.
Install, calibrate, commission, troubleshoot, and repair input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, and pressure transducers, along with fire and gas and other monitoring equipment.
Assist commissioning coordinators in executing systems tasks and activities, and in development and reporting.
Support development of commissioning procedures for assigned instrumentation systems and lead their execution.
Provide daily onsite and in-field leadership and execution coordination for a multidisciplinary team of instrument commissioning technicians.
Work with Engineering and Operations teams to gather input and apply relevant experience when executing procedures.
Accept mechanically complete subsystem packages from construction.
Manage punch lists and take responsibility for offered subsystems and systems.
Prepare job cards for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
Work with project health, safety, and environment leadership to develop job safety analyses for instrument commissioning team activities.
Ensure technicians work safely and in a controlled manner in accordance with site procedures and the permit-to-work system.
Read, interpret, and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams, and equipment manuals.
Identify personnel and equipment resources necessary for instrument commissioning activities on assigned systems.
Requisition parts and supplies and maintain spare-parts inventory.
Support the coordinator in managing instrumentation vendors during commissioning for assigned systems.
Liaise with the CMS custodian to maintain database integrity, amendments, punch lists, and documentation, and report progress and status.
Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on instrumentation systems.
Analyze work problems and make corrections to facilitate completion of assignments.
Read, understand, and follow permit-to-work procedures.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct supervision and other departments.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with DCS platforms such as Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, or Siemens PCS7, or SIS platforms such as Triconex, Honeywell Safety Manager, Emerson DeltaV SIS, or HIMA; these are beneficial but not required.
Carbon capture experience is preferred.

Wood is recruiting for an Instrument and Control (Automation-PlantPAx) Commissioning Supervisor to join its Operations business. This opportunity is onsite in United States.

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The Role

The Instrument & Control (I&C) and Automation Commissioning Supervisor will be working level for the instrumentation and controls commissioning and maintenance function. Incumbents perform the full range of instrumentation technician duties to satisfactorily complete the commissioning of instrumentation/ fire & gas equipment. As needed, supervise and lead instrumentation commissioning technicians, within the scope of the project, to a successful completion and injury free activities and tasks. This includes instrument technician oversight and assignment of systems and tasks.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
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

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

High level hands-on experience with PLC and SIS systems PLC: PlantPAx is required
Instrument/Electrical theory, work methods, tools and testing equipment used in the commissioning of Oil/Gas Facilities.
Experience with SCADA and HMI Platforms.
Experience with DCS platforms (Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7) or SIS platforms (Triconex, Honeywell Safety Manager, Emerson DeltaV SIS, HIMA) beneficial but not required.
Experience in control systems integration with an operating company, systems vendor or engineering services provider for process industry projects (Specialty Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, Power, Oil & Gas, Petrochem).
Experience with Front-End Engineering (FEED) phases.
Strong background and hands-on experience with multiple systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture.
Proficient knowledge of the principles of relational databases, application interfaces, and Human Machine Interface design and implementation.
Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s), telephone, telemetry equipment.
Fire & Gas equipment
Valve Positioners
DC Power Systems
Analog and Discrete Signals
Pneumatic Systems
Hart Protocol
Proficient in Control Logic Schemes
Experience with various PLC, DCS, and Fire & Gas control systems
PLC logic controls
Process Automation
Report writing and records maintenance.
Permit to work System
Cause and Effect logic relationships of equipment
Report writing and records maintenance.
Permit to work System
Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

Expected:

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred, will also consider Technical Diploma with equivalent Experience
Proven background, typically 10 years minimum in onshore Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning activities in a Lead Technician or Engineer’s role, preferably with carbon capture experience. Proven Supervisory experience in a Commissioning role in Instrumentation, Controls, and Automation. Proficient written and oral English language communication skills
Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect, commission, maintain and troubleshoot control instrumentation and fire & gas equipment.
System design, implementation, systems testing, start-up and commissioning of automation projects.
Participate in Automation Engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects (greenfield and 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.
Perform highly skilled commissioning, testing, maintenance and repair on control, metering and recording instruments, control apparatus, data logging and display equipment, communications/ telemetering systems and Fire & Gas equipment.
Perform commissioning duties on, control circuits, level control devices, flow control devices, temperature control devices and pressure control devices.
Install, calibrate, commission, troubleshoot and repair of input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, pressure transducers, fire & gas equipment and other monitoring equipment.
Assist the Commissioning Coordinators in executing systems tasks, activities, development, and reporting.
Support the development and lead the execution of commissioning procedures for assigned instrumentation systems.
Provide daily, on-site/in-field leadership, execution coordination of a multi-discipline team of instrument commissioning technicians.
Interact with Engineering and Operations team for input and draw from experience and knowledge when executing procedures.
Acceptance of Mechanically Complete Sub System packages from construction.
Punch List management and responsibility of offered Sub Systems / Systems.
Prepare job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning activities.
Work with project HSE leadership to develop appropriate Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) for the instrument commissioning team commissioning activities.
Ensure Technicians work is carried out in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with the site procedures and PTW system.
Read, interpret, and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals.
Identify personnel and equipment resources necessary to perform instrument commissioning activities for assigned systems.
Requisition parts and supplies and maintain spare parts inventory.
Support Coordinator in management of instrumentation vendors during the commissioning phase for the assigned systems.
Liaise with CMS Custodian ensuring integrity of database, amendments, Punch Lists and documentation, reports progress /status.
Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on instrumentation systems.
Analyze work problems and make corrections, which will facilitate the completion of assignments.
Read, understand, and follow Permit to Work procedures.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct supervision and other departments.
Other duties may be assigned or requested.

About the Company

Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

Wood is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides project management, engineering, and technical services for energy and materials markets, including oil and gas, renewables, and environmental work. Its approach combines engineering know-how with program management to plan, design, build, and optimize large projects. The firm differentiates itself through a long track record of growth via organic expansion and major acquisitions, notably the Amec Foster Wheeler merger, creating an integrated portfolio from traditional energy to sustainability consulting. Its goal is to help clients navigate the global energy transition by delivering reliable project delivery at scale and sustainable value in international energy services.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Founded: 1912

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