Automation Tech I

Requisition Number: 2383

Job Title: Automation Tech I

Date Opened: 3/12/24

Location: Houston, TX

Industry: Technology & Automation

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Automation Tech will be responsible for drawings, I&E databases, control system programming, and other functions related to automation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare 2D drawings for assigned projects from information supplied and/or verbal instructions.

• Edit drawings and incorporate changes from provided markups and/or verbal instructions.

• Review information received from design team members, question inconsistencies, apparent errors, and omissions.

• Interact with team members and clients for resolving technical issues.

• Ensure that work adheres to Client, Industry and Company Standards.

• Maintain project files and folders and follow company standards.

• Responsible for keeping Project Leads updated on any concerns relating to respective assignments.

• Perform corrections to the following drawings: P&ID’s, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, Panel Layouts, E&I Details, and Loop Diagrams.

• Calculate conduit and fittings sizes, cable tray fill, electrical loads, cabinet sizes, etc.

• Select components meeting requirements.

• Route cables systems, cables, and develop cable schedules.

• Create Instrument Cable Block diagrams, cable and conduit routing and layouts, instrument and Junction box wiring diagrams using information from P&ID's, GA’s, IO list, vendor data.

• Perform field work as required to obtain accurate information and create sketches for the design of the project. Duration determined by the project requirements and project management.

• Create Control Systems Architectural Diagrams using engineering data.

• Program control systems software for Programmable Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Requires associate degree in appropriate technical area or have prior working experience;

• Up to one year of experience relating to control systems in a professional position, internship, apprentice or coop program preferred;

• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Familiar with design software i.e. (AutoCAD, and PDMS).

• Understanding of P&ID's, GA, IO lists, and other related I&C documents.

• Knowledge of PLC and DCS systems

• Knowledge of ISA Instrument Symbols and Identification.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private office) but also requires occasional travel to off-site work locations;

• Field duties require outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform atmosphere;

• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;

• Working offshore or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels;

• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;

• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes;

• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.