Automation Engineer

Job Summary:

In your new role, you will be responsible for providing engineering support for instrumentation and automation (I&E) systems in midstream facilities. The engineer will assist with design, implementation, and optimization of control systems, participate in technical reviews, and support the development of corporate standards for I&E systems. They will also manage third-party contractors, review engineering packages, and test and analyze instrumentation and control systems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems within midstream, (gas, oil, and water), processing facilities
• Experience in the commissioning/startup of midstream facilities
• Strong communication and people skills
• Highly proficient in desktop applications, (spreadsheets, email, word processing applications, etc.)
• Experience in determining and performing RTU/EFM, controller, and instrumentation tests needed for analysis and reporting to engineering & operations.
• Must have high level of knowledge of natural gas processing and process control
• Strong troubleshooting skills/experience
• Strong working knowledge of NEC code, API RP 500, applicable regulations surrounding electrical power and instrumentation systems in the Oil &Gas industry
• High level of expertise in industry standard control systems, specifically PLC and DCS controllers and software instructions. Experience with Allen Bradley (SLC, CLX) PLCs & Emerson Delta V DCS highly desirable.
• Working experience with HMI software, including but not limited to Cygnet, Ignition, Wonderware, and RS View/FactoryTalk View.
• Experience with implementing control strategies commonly utilized in gas treating/compression facilities, including PID control loops, motor controls, alarm management and advanced controls
• Project management experience preferable including managing 3rd party contractors.
• Experience reviewing instrumentation, electrical and control system drawings
• Working experience with measurement devices, including but not limited to flow meters, analyzers, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, etc.
• Working experience with Allen Bradley, ABB Totalflow, Emerson ROC 800, and other RTU/EFM’s

Responsibilities:

• Support engineering in the design/construction/commissioning of midstream facilities
• Participation in technical reviews and provide technical support to other company departments
• Support developing corporate standards surrounding control system design, including but not limited to hardware, panel design, software, and HMI layout
• Support developing corporate standards and practices associated with the instrumentation for the purpose of controls and monitoring midstream facilities
• Manage 3rd party contractors in the implementation of project execution associated with I&E and control systems
• Review of 3rd party contractor engineering packages
• Responsible for receiving, testing, analyzing, recording, and reporting testing results to appropriate Automation/Measurement/Operations Teams
• Effectively communicating with third party vendors and maintaining a good rapport with vendors
• Support operations in upgrades and modification to existing facilities

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Other engineering disciplines may be considered with appropriate experience. Title and compensation will be based on experience level.

Relocation:

• This position may be eligible for relocation.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel to field locations or other WES company office locations required (higher or lower for specific time periods depending on work tasks and projects. The percentage of travel required for this position is 10 - 25%

Work Schedule:

• This position will work 9 hours Monday – Thursday and 4 hours on Friday.