EDG

Sr. Automation Professional

Houston, TX

full_time

About This Job

Requisition Number: 2643

Job Title: Sr.
Automation Professional

Date Opened: 4/7/2025

Location: Houston

Industry:

Technology and Automation

Department:

Engineering

Employment Type:

FT Regular

Part-Time Available:

No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship:

No

FLSA Exemption:

Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

Job Summary

EDG TECH is looking for Automation Professionals to support exciting projects in the Renewables, Energy Transition, Chemicals, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas markets. The Automation Professional II position will participate in the configuration, testing, and commissioning of automation technology platforms from ABB, Emerson, Honeywell, Rockwell, and Yokogawa. With mentors spanning industries and control platforms, EDG TECH provides an environment to pursue and develop your technical skills.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

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Interpret, analyze, and redline client engineering deliverables (i.e., P&IDs, Narratives, and Cause & Effects);

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Create or modify Control Narratives and Cause & Effects;

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Compile data in EDG TECH proprietary automation tools;

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Define and develop HMI subpicture library elements and associated control logic;

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Bulk build device control element and standard logic;

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Work with client teams to define and develop HMI graphics;

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Build complex logic, state-based control, regulatory control, advanced regulatory control, and other applications:

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Support alarm rationalization workshops and implement results:

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Configure and populate data historian and asset management system databases;

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Participate in client witnessed Factory Acceptance Tests;

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Review and provide input into design documents, change orders, material requisitions and specifications for construction or procurement use;

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Interacts with client on all engineering and technical matters;

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Support business development by participating in proposals and estimates.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

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Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar discipline preferred;

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Seven (7) or more years of technical experience designing and implementing control systems;

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Ten (10) or more years of total experience in the automation industry ;

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Technical hands-on knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, application of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computer software;

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Desire to learn plant production processes, systems, and new technologies;

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Knowledge of project execution in automation projects;

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Knowledge of industry / regulatory codes and standards;

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Skill in oral and written communication;

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Strong organizational skills related to engineering activities.

Working Conditions

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Work is primarily conducted in an office environment but also requires occasional travel to off-site work locations;

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Field duties require outdoor work in a construction site or in plant type atmosphere;

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

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Working on a construction site or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels

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

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

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

Physical Requirements (With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

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Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;

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Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;

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Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;

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Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;

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Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;

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Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to both pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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