Automation Technical Professional

Overview / Responsibilities:Wood is currently recruiting for an**Automation Technical Professional**. This position is based at a client sited located in Matehuala, San Luis Potosi. This is a permanent position, but contingent upon Wood being awarded the project.Wood Applied Intelligence, the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 20 years is looking for you We have an exciting opportunity for a strong problem solver; an individual capable of thinking outside the box and taking initiative to address technical challenges.TheJoin us and be part of an agile working team that can support office, homed based and client site assignments. In return Wood offers a competitive package - salary, overtime pay, travel bonus, company profit sharing (PTU), benefits surpassing legal requirements, opportunities to strengthen existing skills and to develop new skills.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 team work on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Engage in aspects of technical support for the client’s PLC-based DCS, SIS (ESD/FGS), and RTU systems including their HMI’s used in support of their Compressor and Main Line Valve (MLV) Stations. This includes design, procurement, configuration, interfacing, implementation, startup, and commissioning of the of the above systems.- Attend to and support day-to-day site activities that may include site surveys, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT’s), Site Acceptance Test (SAT’s), commissioning activities for client systems, and travel to the client remote Compressor and MLV Station to perform control system related maintenance services.- Review, comment, and provide input on to the client on the systems..- Travel expected to customer locations for project implementation (50%).Skills / Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree and license (cedula) is required, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Automation & Control, Electronics, Computers/Systems, Mechatronic, or related area.- Must have minimum 3 years’ Automation experience- Experience with an operating company, systems vendor, or engineering services provider for the onshore or offshore oil & gas and/or energy industry, is preferred.- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in PLCs and Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SIS/FGS hardware, network architecture, integration, configuration and programming, industrial protocols, HMI Graphics and databases, and SCADA System configuration and installations.- High level of hands-on experience with installation, configurations using ControlLogix, AAdvance, ClearSCADA (Geo SCADA), Factorytalk, Factorytalk historian or PlantPax. Certification and completed course work in the above is preferred.- Proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment- Strong background and hands on experience with multiple systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office, and AutoCAD is preferred.- Strong written and verbal Bi-lingual communication skills; must have proficiency in English, and be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, and vendors.- Valid driver’s license is required; Travel (driving a car) to/at client facilities is expected- Must be eligible to work in Mexico.Company Overview:Diversity Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.