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Controls Automation Engineer

Primary Services
Aiken, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Our Chemical Storage client is hiring a Direct Hire Instrumentation and Automation Engineer in Houston, TX (Texas City) . As part of the Center of Excellence (CoE) Engineering team , you will be responsible for providing in-depth Automation, Electrical, and Instrumentation engineering support for new storage and modification projects . Your role will include developing technical proposals , preparing engineering documents and vendor specifications , creating cost estimates , and managing project schedules .

Responsibilities :

  • Provide Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation engineering support for growth initiatives, focusing on the design and construction of terminals and related infrastructure.
  • Develop technical proposals, prepare engineering documents, and create vendor specifications.
  • Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets, schedules, and task timelines with internal teams to optimize costs, processes, and quality.
  • Review and develop technical specifications to stay current with technological advancements.
  • Coordinate and participate in project reviews, technical analyses, peer reviews, HAZOP, and other engineering studies.
  • Share knowledge between the corporate center, terminals, clusters, and the Growth Engineering community.
  • Execute minor capital projects, including revenue-generating and sustaining projects.
  • Investigate operating deficiencies and inefficiencies and provide recommendations for modifications to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
  • Provide regular progress and budget overview reporting to management.
  • Support maintenance activities by reviewing existing assets, designs, and architecture and proposing improvements.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in the design and construction of LNG, ammonia, LPG, or chemical storage terminals .
  • Knowledge of relevant U.S. codes and standards.
  • Strong background in Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation within oil, chemical, or gas storage and distribution.
  • Experience in storage and handling of refrigerated and cryogenic fluids such as chemicals, hydrocarbons, butane, propane, propylene, LNG, and ammonia.
  • Understanding of terminal business processes, including operations and HSSE needs.
  • Ability to lead engineering solutions that are fit for purpose, considering commercial implications.
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