Process Automation Tech Prof I - (Early Careers)

Wood is currently recruiting for an Automation Technical Professional – Entry Level to be located at our Wood office in Greenville, SC and/or Raleigh, NC.  

Wood Automation and Control is one of the largest vendor-independent system integrators in the world with proven stability for more than 25 years.  We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement and construction services to our customers across the globe.   Our automation teams work on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.

At this time, we will only consider applications from citizens of the UNITED STATES or those with the required permit/VISA for this region, in place. 

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Participate in Automation Engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects (greenfield and brownfield migrations), directly interfacing with our clients. 
• Engage in all phases of automation projects, front-end engineering through detailed design, configuration, implementation, startup and commissioning.
• Travel expected to customer locations for project implementation (25-50%).  

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred, will also consider Technical Diploma with equivalent Experience. 
• Professional Engineering License highly desirable.
• 2 - 5  years of industry experience with a focus on automation design and implementation projects.  High level of hands-on experience with PLC and SIS systems (PLC: Rockwell/Allen Bradley,      Siemens, Modicon, GE). 
• Experience with SCADA and HMI Platforms.
• Experience with DCS platforms (Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7) or SIS platforms (Triconex, Honeywell Safety Manager, Emerson DeltaV SIS, HIMA) beneficial but not required.
• Experience in control systems integration with an operating company, systems vendor or engineering services provider for process industry projects (Specialty Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, Power, Oil & Gas, Petrochem).  
• Experience with Front-End Engineering (FEED) phases, system design, implementation, systems testing, start-up and commissioning of automation projects in the aforementioned industries.  
• Strong background and hands-on experience with multiple systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture. 
• Proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment. 
• Proficient knowledge of the principles of relational databases, application interfaces, and Human Machine Interface design and implementation.  
• Expert written and verbal communication skills  

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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