Lead Controls Engineer

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We have an immediate need for a Lead Controls Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION
Lead Engineer for control system projects in the oil and gas, refining, and petro-chemical industries.
Relocation is not available. Approximately 30% travel is expected
Job Description / Responsibilities:
- As part of the technical leader team member you will participate in control systems modernization projects involving the latest technology available in automation digital control and safety systems.
- Perform as a lead technical person on a project in a specific area of expertise and ensure the execution and quality of the deliverables.
- Typical project deliverables include front end loading scope definition and execution plan, Process and Instrument Diagrams, field instrumentation indexes, point configuration and user interface graphics for DCS, SIS and PLC control systems.
- Lead in field surveys, generation of project deliverables and participate in system checkouts and commissioning of control systems.
Basic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree and 12 years of experience in control system automation engineering projects in the oil and gas, refining, and/or petro-chemical industries.
Requirements
- BS Engineering degree prefer Electrical or Chemical
- 5 years of lead engineering experience
- Experience in scope definition and execution for front end study and detail implementation
- Experience in field instrumentation specification and signal wiring design
- Experience in organizes and direct works to a large team (8-more people)
- Must be willing to travel to client location
- Strong Communication skills
- Self Motivated and innovative
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills along with attention to detail are essential.
- Proficient in DeltaV, Honeywell PKS and/or Foxboro systems
Other Requirements, strongly preferred
- Experience in control systems modernization projects
- Experience in hot cutover planning and commissioning
Work location: Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (would also consider someone in Houston, TX 77072)
Contract duration: Contract to direct
Pay rate: Open - DOE

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