McDermott International, Ltd

Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.. The automation scope includes systems such as DCS, SIS, FGS, and their subsystems, and similar plant control systems.. Minimum 15 years in the oil and gas industry working as an automation engineer.. Experience with trouble-shooting wiring, fiber optic, and power design at project site.. Experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation

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Company Overview:People power our future. That is why advancing a dynamic, inclusive environment, where everyone grows and thrives is critically important to us.Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries. Here, what you do matters. Job Overview:McDermott is looking for an experienced Lead Automation Engineer to lead the automation scope on projects. The automation scope includes systems such as DCS, SIS, FGS, and their subsystems, and similar plant control systems. The Lead Automation Engineer will report to the project Lead I&C Engineer and be responsible for completing the automation design and engineering activities from system inception to testing and commissioning. The Lead Automation Engineer will be required to direct other engineers and designers, both within the home office and support offices, in the completion of the automation scope, as well as interface with Clients and Suppliers. At times, the Lead Automation Engineer will be required to complete some or all the automation scope depending on project phase / size. Key Tasks and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop automation philosophies and specifications.</li><li>Develop automation architectural diagrams.</li><li>Develop building layouts for automation equipment.</li><li>Provide direction to employees on the proper development of automation deliverables such as I/O Lists, Alarm Lists, C&Es, Control Narratives, SIL Verification, etc. Review the documents for accuracy and quality.</li><li>Develop automation deliverables listed above (may be called upon to complete some of them on small projects).</li><li>Work with Process HSE to manage the ISA / IEC 61511 Safety Life Cycle, along with documentation requirements.</li><li>Attend studies and reviews such as HAZOP, LOPA, FSA, Alarm Rationalization.</li><li>Develop automation requisitioning documentation.</li><li>Develop automation technical bid evaluations.</li><li>Review automation supplier documents.</li><li>Attend Factory Acceptance Testing for control systems.</li><li>Attend Site Acceptance Testing for control systems at plant site and/or fabrication yard.</li><li>Work with project teams, Clients, and Suppliers to resolve automation technical issues.</li></ul> Essential Qualifications and Education:<ul><li>Minimum 15 years in the oil and gas industry working as an automation engineer.</li><li>Must have served as the Lead Automation Engineer on at least one medium to large size project ($500 Million+).</li><li>Detailed knowledge of current automation technologies for DCS, SIS, FGS, including remote I/O.</li><li>Knowledge of automation networking, with both fiber and copper media.</li><li>Familiar with industry codes and standards.</li><li>Experience with trouble-shooting wiring, fiber optic, and power design at project site.</li><li>Experience inspecting control systems both at factory and in field for adherence to project specifications.</li><li>Experience working with Clients and Suppliers to resolve control system technical issues.</li><li>Able to work in team environment with company, Suppliers, and Clients, including remote teams in other countries.</li><li>Experience using MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel).</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline.</li><li>Eligible to work in the United States (US Citizen or Green Card holder).</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications and Education:<ul><li>Experience with Cyber Security.</li><li>Basic understanding of field instrumentation (valves, transmitters, gauges) and how they function.</li><li>Experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation</li><li>Experience with trouble-shooting network issues between control systems and 3rd party systems such as PLCs.</li></ul>

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