Control Engineer III

Job Reference 1248756

Location Houston, Texas, United States

Industry Oil & Gas - Midstream

Function Engineering & Design

Job Type Contract

Date Added September 16, 2024

Airswift is looking for a Control Engineer to work on a long-term contract in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for a professional with extensive knowledge of legacy PLC and HMI platforms, process functionality, programming methods and configurations. Proven proficiency in implementation of new controls templates, ability to work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Developing strategic plans for implementing/upgrading instrumentation and control systems.
• Identifying areas where instrumentation/controls can improve plant operations and profitability.
• Supporting criticality assessments of the plant's instrumentation equipment.
• Performing audits of instrumentation installations and process control loops including failure analysis inspections.

Required Skills:

• Extensive knowledge in industry standards for documentation, basic regulatory and discreet control, loop tuning, safety systems, and PLC configuration is required.
• Knowledge reading and developing of process, electrical and Instrumentation drawings Cause and Effect Diagrams, specification and control narratives is required.
• Configuration experience in various HMI and PLC platforms along with function block and ladder logic programming is required.
• Working experience with Allen Bradley PLC is required.
• Working knowledge of Honeywell Experion DCS, and Triconex Safety Systems configuration experience is a plus.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks as well as being able to manage large amounts of work through others (like contractor support) is required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and climb a ladder.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization (operations and contractors), both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel up to 40% domestically and be on call as required.
  • Midland/West Texas/Mont Belvieu areas.

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or 10 years controls related experience is required.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience on implementation of process control and related systems in processing plants is required