Senior Automation Control Systems Engineer

Burrow Global

$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Instrument, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • Over 15 years of hands-on experience in Automation and control systems.
  • Expert knowledge of control or safety instrumented systems (e.g. Honeywell, Emerson, Rockwell).
  • Extensive experience within Oil & Gas, Chemicals or related industries.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and installation of control systems; program and troubleshoot them.
  • Oversee Automation efforts across multiple capital projects and modernization initiatives.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Automation and Digital disciplines for clients.
  • Consult and advise clients on control system technologies and options.
  • Engage in Business Development activities to attract new clients.
  • Conduct client meetings professionally as a representative of Burrow Global.
  • Provide ongoing technical support and continuous improvement for control systems.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25-50% to client sites for project support.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
  • Diverse range of projects across various sectors (energy, specialty chemicals).
  • Involvement in business development and client relationship management.
  • Potential for travel, providing varied work experiences.
Full Job Description
Burrow Global Automation is a vendor neutral Automation Systems Integrator who manages and supports all aspects automation projects from concept through to operation, focusing on the 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

  • Lead and be accountable for design, development, and installation of control systems. Ability to program, troubleshoot, and support the configuration. Mentor and guide Automation engineers on projects.
  • Lead Automation efforts on capital projects, new installations, testing, and modernization projects for new systems. May contribute to multiple projects at once.
  • Demonstrate knowledge as an SME in one or more discipline of Automation & Digital.
  • Consult with clients on multiple control system hardware types, uses, and limitations. Guide clients through decisions around technology selections.
  • Participate in Business Development activities with key clients and target clients.
  • Conduct meetings 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 may be up to 25-50%

Key Skills

  • Comprehensive understanding of control systems documentation (e.g. P&ID's, Cause and Effects, Control System Architecture, I/O Index, etc)

  • Understanding of Control System networks and connectivity
  • Experience with leading multiple project phases (e.g. FEL, Detailed Engineering and Commissioning/Start-Up)
  • Familiarity with relevant Automation industry standards and experience with application (e.g. NEC, NFPA 72, 85, 86, IEC61511, IEC 61508, API 14C, and UL508A)
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • System integration experience with PLCs and other third party devices.
  • Understanding of chemical/refining processes and applications.
  • Comfortable with both in 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)
  • 15+ years of experience in the Automation field with hands on experience with one or more control or safety instrumented system platforms (e.g. Honeywell, Emerson, Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, etc)
  • 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Chemicals or adjacent markets
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship


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