What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid Level Automation Control Systems Engineer - Delta V position at Default Board?
Burrow Global Automation is recruiting energetic individuals to join our growing team in Houston, TX. (Post Oak / Galleria area)
Burrow Global Automation is a vendor-neutral Automation Systems Integrator who manages and supports all aspects of automation projects, from concept to operation, focusing on energy, specialty chemical, and sustainable energy markets. Working closely with our clients, we enable their processes to operate, striving for the utmost safety and efficiency - all the while providing a fun, challenging, and balanced team environment for great people.
Burrow Global Automation is looking for Control System Engineers with proficiencies in Process Control and Safety Systems for development and support of clients’ process control systems and operational technology. Development services pertain to the in-office engineering design, documentation, and configuration on E, EP & EPC projects, as well as, Automation projects for upgrades, expansions and migrations. Support services will be onsite and vary from small changes related to maintenance; to projects such as upgrades, process optimizations, expansions and other related tasks.
Responsibilities
- Primarily responsible for design, development/configuration, testing and commissioning of control systems and related deliverables with a focus on Emerson DeltaV.
- Participate in capital projects, new installations, testing, and modernization projects for new systems. May contribute to multiple projects at once.
- Apply knowledge of control system hardware types, uses, and limitations to the benefit of our clients.
- Leads portions of automation project scope under the direction of Project Engineer, Project Manager or Senior Automation Engineer.
- Participate in Business Development activities with key clients and target clients.
- Meet with clients as a subject matter expert and represent Burrow Global in a professional manner.
- Provide technical support, problem-solving, maintenance, modifications, and continuous improvement for process control systems.
- Travel to domestic client sites up to 25-50%
Key Skills
- Demonstrated expertise with Emerson DeltaV Control systems configuration/programming.
- Experience with other automation systems including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and HMI.
- System integration experience with PLCs and other third party devices.
- Comprehensive understanding of control systems documentation (e.g., P&IDs, Cause and Effects, Control System Architecture, I/O Index, etc.).
- Understanding of Control System networks and connectivity.
- Familiarity with relevant Automation industry standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 72, 85, 86, IEC61511, IEC 61508, API 14C, and UL508A).
- Experience with multiple project phases (e.g. FEL, Detailed Engineering and Commissioning/Start-Up).
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- Ability to work effectively remotely.
- Understanding of chemical/refining processes and applications.
- Comfortable with both office and plant environments.
- Ability to deal with uncertainty and pressure.
- Works well with others within a team and takes accountability.
- Organized, with strong computer literacy skills such as MS Project, Excel, Visio, Power Point, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Instrument, Computer Engineering or similar discipline (or equivalent technical experience).
- 5-12 years of experience in the Automation field with hands on experience with DeltaV.
- 5-12 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, or adjacent markets.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
