Automation Technical Professional

Overview / Responsibilities:Wood is recruiting for an**Automation Technical****Professional **with a strong background in PLC Systems to be based in Mexico City, Mexico. This is a position for work on a short-term contract basis, but a permanent full-time position may be considered at the end of the contract.Wood Digital Consulting, the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 25 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.TheIn return Wood offers a competitive salary, overtime pay, travel bonus, 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:- Participate in Automation Engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects primarily in performing control system related maintenance services.- Engage in maintenance, configuration, and implementation in areas such as PLC Configuration, SCADA, HMI, DCS and/or SIS PLC interfacing, architecture and networking, and specification development.- Attend and support site surveys, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT’s), Site Acceptance Test (SAT’s) and commissioning activities for delivered systems.- Review, comment, and provide input on the project schedule and project cost estimate.- Support procurement with vendors lists development, requisition development, technical bid tabulations and clarifications, purchase recommendations, monitor progress and maintain communications with vendors as required.- Travel expected to customer locations for project implementation (100%).Skills / Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree and license (cedula) required, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Automation & Control, Electronics, Computers/Systems, Mechatronic, or related area.- Must have minimum of 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 preferred.- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in PLCs and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) 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, Factorytalk, Factorytalk historian or PlantPax. Certification and completed course work in the above 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- Preparation of DCS PLC, SCADA, TI, computer system control panel racks, advanced control and SCADA specifications, test document and procedures, and related drawings- Direct experience with the following is highly desired, but not required:- Server and Workstations Virtualization- Active Directory configurations- Networking switching and routing knowledge- Installation and configuration of antivirus, anti-malware, and vulnerability scanners- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office.- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, and vendors.- Proficiency in English strongly preferred.- Valid driver’s license required; Travel (driving a car) to/at client facilities expected.- Must be Mexican Citizen or authorized to work lawfully in Mexico, without sponsorship from Wood.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.