ICSS Automation Specialist

Requisition ID: 289462 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Single 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Houston, TX

 

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Job Summary:

The ICSS Automation Specialist is responsible for the specification, design, development, commissioning, and testing of Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) and their subsystems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Fire and Gas Systems (FGS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). This role collaborates with project instrument, electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to ensure all process control, safety requirements, and system interfaces are met throughout the project lifecycle—from design through commissioning and startup. This role also involves collaboration with site management and client representatives, and includes responsibilities in both new greenfield projects and operating facilities in a brownfield environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of automation work for control systems discipline in both engineering and commissioning groups.
• Provide functional oversight of ICSS within project and/or commissioning teams.
• Lead conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of ICSS scope, including process control, safety instrumented, fire and gas, and process control network systems.
• Develop system requisitions, perform technical bid evaluations, and recommend ICSS selections.
• Maintain continuous interface with work in progress by reviewing/approving design basis, key drawings, design concepts, vendor schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee technical reviews, interface with project personnel, supervisors, and management to ensure project execution aligns with company standards and procedures.
• Audit ICSS activities for compliance with project execution plans, procedures, and engineering department protocols.
• Support and execute commissioning, testing, and startup of ICSS, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), loop checks, cause & effect testing, PID Control, and Loop Tuning.
• Establish and maintain records of hardware/software changes and perform software backups.
• Initiate and coordinate technical requests, RFIs, field change documents, and non-conformance reports between site, contractors, clients, and home office.
• Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to upper management.
• Produce and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Identify and resolve ES&H issues in the field, promoting strong safety practices.
• Analyze commissioning and construction requirements, including installation, purchasing, and contractual issues.
• Mentor and supervise engineers, scientists, and designers, providing technical guidance and training.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor