Automation Technical Professional - DCS/SIS

Wood PLC
Wood River, IL
JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Automation Technical Professional with a strong background in Honeywell DCS & Safety Manager SIS to be based at our client in Wood River, Illinois.

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The Role

Participate in designing and implementing automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects, engaging in all project phases from front-end engineering to commissioning. Support site surveys, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities, while reviewing project schedules and cost estimates. Assist procurement with vendor lists, requisitions, and technical evaluations, and travel to customer locations for project implementation (25%).

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood Systems Integration, 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 leader, strong problem solver; an individual capable of thinking outside the box and taking initiative to address technical challenges.

Join us and be part of an agile working team that can support office and homed based assignments. This role will work in the office\home and as well as on site at client facilities. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual engineer and team member in front of both internal and external customers.

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 works on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

What we can offer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. Hybrid in Wood River, Illinois.
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $165,000 USD.
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
  • Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide support for local on-site client activities at client facilities with off-hours call out support if needed. Hands-on experience with both Honeywell Experion DCS and Safety Manager SIS configuration and programming is required. On-site activities will include existing program updates and troubleshooting. Additional desired skills and qualifications.
  • Participate in Automation Engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects.
  • Engage in all phases of automation projects, front-end engineering through detailed design, procurement, configuration, implementation, startup, and commissioning in areas such as DCS Configuration, SCADA, HMI, SIS/FGS PLC programming and 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 (25%).

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:
  • Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Electrical, Computers/Systems, or Mechatronics.
  • Must have between 10- and 15-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 10 years of demonstrated experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) hardware, network architecture, integration, configuration and programming, industrial protocols, HMI Graphics and databases, and SCADA System configuration and installations.
    • Hands-on experience with Honeywell Experion/TDC DCS or FSC/SM.
    • Experience with PLC platforms (Allen Bradley PLC, etc.) is a plus.
  • Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the principles of relational databases, application interfaces, and Human Machine Interface design and implementation.
  • Strong background and direct experience with multiple systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture.
  • Proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment.
  • Knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, MS Teams, etc.).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, and vendors.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

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.
Posted 2026-01-16

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