Automation Technical Professional - Entry Level at Wood PLC in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



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


We are currently recruiting for an Automation Technical Professional - Entry Level to join our team in Houston, TX for the May 2025 timeframe.


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 strong problem solver; an individual capable of thinking outside the box and taking initiative to address technical challenges. The successful candidate has 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.



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The Role


Automation Technical Professional will be participating in Automation Engineering projects for designing and implementing automation systems in the oil & gas and process industries. This includes engaging in all project phases, from front-end engineering to startup and commissioning. Responsibilities also include applying design data from P&IDs and instrument databases, developing control system designs, operator graphics, and configuring and testing various control systems.



Our Clients and Projects



Designing the future. Transforming the world.



Digital Consulting:


Our Digital Consulting group empowers our clients by designing digital strategies and integrating solutions that drive advancements and value across the asset lifecycle. We work with our clients to design their digital transformation strategy, ensuring their digital ecosystem drives tangible outcomes. Importantly, our first-hand knowledge of industrial sectors and the assets within them means we're able to implement the digital strategy effectively too.



What we can offer

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  Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects

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  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TXor Baton Rouge, LA.

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  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

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  Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

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  Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle

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  Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

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  Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES



Typical responsibilities

• Participate in Automation Engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects (greenfield and brownfieldmigrations), directly interfacing with our clients.

• Engage in all phases of automation projects, front-end engineering through detailed design, configuration, implementation, startup, and commissioning.

• Will apply design data from piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and instrument databases, develop control system design and configuration databases, operator graphics, configure and test various types of control systems.

• Travel expected to customer locations for project implementation (10-25%).

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 Engineering disciplines: Chemical, Electrical, Computers/Systems, or Mechatronics.

• Between 0 and 2 years of professional experience

• Interest in control and information system engineering for the oil and gas and petrochemicals industries with focus on process control and safety

• Systems concepts, computer, and software systems and/or networks is a plus.

• Basic cyber security concepts are a plus.

• Quality written and verbal communication skills.

• A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

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

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