McDermott • Houston, TX 77007
Job #2677481452
Company Overview:
People power our future. That is why advancing a dynamic, inclusive environment, where everyone grows and thrives is critically important to us.
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Here, what you do matters.
Job Overview:
McDermott is looking for an experienced Automation/Control System Lead Engineer to lead the automation scope on projects and grow with the company. The automation scope includes systems such as DCS, SIS, FGS, and their subsystems, and similar plant control systems. The Automation Lead Engineer will report to the project Lead I&C Engineer and be responsible for completing the automation design and engineering activities from system inception to testing and commissioning. The Automation Lead Engineer will be required to direct other engineers and designers, both within the home office and support offices, in the completion of the automation scope, as well as interface with Clients and Suppliers. For FEEDs and small projects, the Automation Lead Engineer may be required to develop the automation deliverables themselves and complete the scope with minimal assistance.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Develop basis of design documents such as philosophies, specifications, and architectural diagrams
Develop building layouts for automation equipment
Provide direction to employees on the proper development of automation deliverables such as I/O Lists, Alarm Lists, C&Es, Control Narratives, SIL Verification, etc. Review the documents for accuracy and quality
May be called upon to prepare or complete some of the automation deliverables on small projects
Work with Process HSE team to manage the ISA / IEC 61511 Safety Life Cycle, along with documentation requirements
Attend studies and reviews such as HAZOP, LOPA, FSA, Alarm Rationalization
Develop automation requisitioning documentation, technical bid evaluations, and review supplier documents
Attend Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing for control systems
Work with project teams, Clients, and Suppliers to resolve automation technical issues
Essential Qualifications and Education:
15 -20 years in the oil and gas industry working as an automation engineer
Must have served as the Lead Automation Engineer on at least one medium to large size project ($500 Million+)
Detailed knowledge of current automation technologies for DCS, SIS, FGS, including remote I/O
Knowledge of automation networking, with both fiber and copper media
Familiar with industry codes and standards
Experience inspecting control systems both at factory and in field for adherence to project specifications
Experience working with Clients and Suppliers to resolve control system technical issues
Able to work in team environment with company, Suppliers, and Clients, including remote teams in other countries
Experience using MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel)
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
Experience with Cyber Security
Experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation
Experience with trouble-shooting network issues between control systems and 3 rd party systems such as PLCs
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McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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