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Sterling Engineering Inc.

Automation Engineer

Tremonton, UT · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

... control, and automation issues in production environments • Work with robotic applications including setup, programming, application, and manipulation • Participate in cross-functional projects ...

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Automation Engineer

Janesville, WI · On-site

Automation Engineer We are seeking an Automation Engineer to design, support, optimize, and improve ... Develop electrical control system architectures and review electrical schematics and machine ...

ATI

Process Controls and Automation Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$81K - $104K/yr

ATI is seeking to hire a Process Control & Automation Engineer to support our Hot Rolling Process Facility (HRPF) in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania (suburb of Pittsburgh). Our HRPF is a $1.2B ...

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Automation Engineer

Janesville, WI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to design, support, optimize, and improve automated ... Develop electrical control system architectures and review electrical schematics and machine ...

JSat Automation

Sr Automation Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$120K - $157K/yr

JSat Automation is hiring a Senior/ Lead Automation Engineer with Emerson DeltaV and Syncade ... Control system software development, Control system hardware design, Network design, MES system ...

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Automation Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

VersaTech Automation Services
Oil and Gas Extraction • 201 - 500 employees
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VersaTech is an Automation company with over 500 people and $100M+ in annual sales. VersaTech offers Automation services to the oil and gas market including construction, maintenance, commissioning and loop checking. VersaTech has offices in Houston, Midland, New Orleans, and Africa. Our scope of work includes both onshore and offshore projects in the US and overseas.

VersaTech has openings for Automation Engineers to support our Houston Operations and customers in the region. Some of the positions will be based in our Houston Office, some will be based at our Customers Facility in The Woodlands and some will require travel offshore for Commissioning and Facility reviews.

The Automation Engineer will design, implement, maintain and optimize automation and control systems across offshore and onshore oil & gas facilities. This role will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the automation infrastructure?including PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and communications systems?while supporting project and operations teams in a high-hazard oil & gas environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead the engineering, design, configuration, testing, commissioning and maintenance of automation systems (PLCs, RTUs, HMI/SCADA, communication networks) for oil & gas assets.
  • Programming of PLC and HMI systems using a variety of industry & manufacturers standard.
  • Develop and maintain control narratives, loop diagrams, P&IDs interfacing with automation systems, and documentation for system validation and compliance.
  • Troubleshoot, optimize and upgrade existing automation systems to improve reliability, availability, and performance of production/processing facilities.
  • Participate in HAZOP/LOPA reviews, ensure automation systems meet safety, environmental and regulatory requirements (including IEC/ISA standards, API practices, OSHA).
  • Provide technical support for brownfield modifications and greenfield projects, including vendor oversight, FAT/SAT, site commissioning and start-up support.
  • Assist Customers with installation of Automation devices such as control panels and instrumentation.
  • Provide Technical Support and Guidance to clients in order to suggest improved designs
  • Ensure that the required Project Documentation is completed and delivered in a timely manner

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