Airswift · 1 day ago
Senior Principal Process Automation Engineer
Houston, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/StaffAirswift is seeking a Senior Principal Process Automation Engineer to drive the growth and expansion of new business opportunities within the industrial automation sector. The role involves identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
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Responsibilities
Strong self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset and motivated
Practical consulting experience - including scoping, selling, and delivery
Work with Client offices to share work and integrate staff on projects for a blended execution team
Project experience includes coordinating interfaces with engineering partners, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, system integrators and project management as well as technical disciplines including process, civil, structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical
Desire to expand role and be adaptable to client's needs
Assists, and later, leads the preparation of proposals, execution plans and budgets
Project experience working on all engineering phases within a project from concept through design and engineering, construction support, and commissioning/validation and handover
Project experience in the development and commissioning of complex automation projects
Excellent communication skills include ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, produce concise reports and presentations appropriate for all levels
Takes ownership for project success: delivery of target quality, cost management and customer satisfaction
Proactively builds a knowledge base of tools and methodologies to drive productivity and growth
Lead role in work process improvement
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment
Travel as required for various field programs
Qualification
Required
Configuration of DCS/SIS/PLC systems building points and complex loops from P&ID's
Setup and integration of hardware for DCS/SIS/PLC systems
HMI configuration for DCS/SIS/PLC systems
Significant experience with expertise in leading control systems projects in the industry and managing a team
Specific front end engineering experience developing project scope, control system philosophy, systems architecture, process safety studies, SIL determination, P&ID development and building TIC estimates a must
Detailed design experience should include: Selection, specification and procurement of field instrumentation
Selection, specification and procurement of BPCS/PLC/SIS systems
Experience with design deliverables such as instrument and IO indexes, written specifications, cause and effect diagrams, PLC / DCS / SIS Systems networking and architecture, binary logic diagrams, instrument datasheets, FAT & SAT protocols, proof test protocols, construction scope of works and project execution plans and schedules
Experience working in the field with specific support for construction management, FAT and SAT, installation qualification, commissioning and handover
Systems experience should include major systems vendors such as Honeywell, Emerson, Triconex, Foxboro, Siemens, Rockwell, ABB
Experience in the full lifecycle of automation development, from planning, development, testing, commissioning and operations
Systems Configuration experience required
HMI Configuration experience a required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation Computer Systems). Must be eligible to obtain a P.E. license where the role is based
Preferred
Experience in the following sectors a plus: Oil and Gas: Refining, Upstream, offshore, LNG, chemical and petrochemical, Mining, and nuclear industries
Access Control System experience a plus
P.E. license preferred
Company
Airswift
Airswift provides recruitment, employer of record and workforce solutions to STEM industries.
Founded in 1979
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$49.91MKey Investors
Palatine Private Equity
2012-10-05Acquired
2009-09-10Private Equity· $49.91M
Leadership Team
Ian Langley
Chairman
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