Automation Specialist, Senior

Audubon Companies • Metairie, LA

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About The Position

Audubon is currently seeking an Automation Specialist, Sr. The Automation
Specialist, Sr will be responsible for the lead on implementation of control
systems and DCS/PLC/SCADA programming on Oil & Gas related projects.

This position will be responsible for system specification, design,
architecture, and development. The majority of projects will be executed in a
team environment. Other team members consist of Project Managers, Project
Engineers, and Industrial IT Consultants responsible for network design.
Excellent team player, people and mentor skills, with the ability to
nurture/manage a relationship with the customer.
Direct experience and fluent with configuration of various automation systems
(process control systems, safety instrumented systems, and fire and gas
systems) including development code, ability to specify hardware and
develop/modify graphics.
Individuals should be capable of understanding the plant process in the
Chemical, Oil, & Gas industry and basic unit operations to assist with the
conceptual design of process control strategies for process modifications and
plant expansions. The successful candidate will then be responsible for
implementing code, system simulation, operator training and commissioning
support.
Understands aspects of Automation, including PLC, HMI, DCS, SIS, Electrical
Design, Instrumentation Design, and Industrial IT.
Must have a proven track record of leading automation projects (from
conceptual through commissioning) within the Oil and Gas Industry.
Other responsibilities include: developing standards, procedures, training
manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use. Opportunity to
lead a team and interface directly with customer.

Requirements

• B.S. Engineering degree preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience required.
• Automation System training/certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• System specification, design, architecture, and development.
• Excellent team player, people and mentor skills, with the ability to nurture/manage a relationship with the customer.
• Configuration of various automation systems (process control systems, safety instrumented systems, and fire and gas systems) including development code, ability to specify hardware and develop/modify graphics.
• Understanding the plant process in the Chemical, Oil, & Gas industry and basic unit operations to assist with the conceptual design of process control strategies for process modifications and plant expansions.
• Implementing code, system simulation, operator training and commissioning support.
• Understands aspects of Automation, including PLC, HMI, DCS, SIS, Electrical Design, Instrumentation Design, and Industrial IT.
• Leading automation projects (from conceptual through commissioning) within the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Developing standards, procedures, training manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use.
• Lead a team and interface directly with customer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level