Automation Project Engineer

*Join Our Team: Automation Project Engineer at Strata Innovative Solutions*

Location: Lemont Furnace, PA

Position Type: Full-Time, In person, Hourly (Overtime available)

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Salary: Competitive - DOE

Start Date: Immediate

Who we are: Founded in 1997, Strata has grown into a powerhouse with a national reputation for its diverse engineering experience. We are a leading strategic partner integrating connected technologies with production equipment and business systems nationwide. Our services encompass Integration, Automation, SCADA systems, Electrical Services, Data Hosting, Powerline, and Panel Fabrication, meeting various industry needs. Recognizing each organization's distinct demands and challenges, we tailor our solutions to drive efficiency and increase productivity – giving our valued clients a competitive edge.

Role Overview: The Automation Project Engineer is a pivotal role focused on designing and implementing automation solutions that meet or exceed customer functional requirements, safety, and quality expectations. The successful candidate will lead the project lifecycle for Control and Automation projects within the oil and gas industry, encompassing project scope, cost, schedule, estimating, progress measurement, and change management.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Implements automation solutions to create the best solution to satisfy customer functional requirements, safety expectations, quality expectations, cost parameters, and internal specifications and standards

Drives and provides overall support to ensure the following project milestones are met within the stipulated deadline: System Design and Procurement, Programming and Configuration, IO lists, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT), and Commissioning

Provides project lifecycle leadership and expertise for Control and Automation projects within the oil and gas industry including project scope, cost, schedule, estimating, progress measurement, and change management

Works with assigned Regional Manager to manage projects from original project setup to customer acceptance.

Aides in the procurement process by creating Bill of Materials (BOM), preparing Requests for Quote (RFQ), reviewing vendor quotes and delivery schedules, and approving vendor invoices

Collaborates with the Regional Manager to allocate resources at the project level to include identification or modification of resources and/or workforce deficiencies

Coordinates facility and well pad automation project work to be done by the assigned field support team

Works closely with panel shop to design, improve and review control panel solutions

Plans and implements Factory Acceptance tests with customers, including required documentation

Plans and implements field automation solution commissioning activities, including Customer Acceptance Test

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field required.

2 years experience in Oil and Gas, working with Industrial Control and Automation Projects preferred

PLC experience to include ladder logic programming: ScadaPack-Telepace, AB, Fisher ROC FST, Production Manager preferred

SCADA experience to include AVEVA, Ignition, or equivalent

Disciplines such as PLC, HMI, SCADA, and AutoCAD preferred

Panel Design and Construction experience preferred

Experience with programming HMIs such as Red Lion, Beijer, etc.

Ability to work with engineering and automation enabling software packages a plus

Onshore Oil and Gas experience; Upstream in a multi-well facility and CPF environment setting, Midstream in a pipeline and plants setting, or both a plus

Strong understanding of HSE processes and procedures involved in Upstream and Midstream settings preferred

Must complete all Company required safety trainings

Must be able to professionally communicate with employees, managers, customers and vendors

Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time is preferred.

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Retirement plan

401K & 401(k) matching

Physical Requirements:

Frequent use of hand tools, electronic equipment, and machinery is required. Precision and steadiness are essential for handling small components and performing delicate adjustments.

Must lift and move objects weighing up to 80 pounds.

Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling periods.

Close visual attention is necessary for reading schematics and detailed work on computer screens. Good overall vision, with or without correction, is vital, including accurately distinguishing colors for wiring and safety signals.

Adequate hearing is necessary for safety reasons, particularly in environments with machinery and equipment where hearing auditory alarms and signals is crucial.

Technicians may need to access various locations within a facility, including climbing ladders, navigating tight spaces, and working at heights or in confined areas.

Willingness to work in diverse conditions is necessary, as technicians may be exposed to dust, noise, heat, cold, and outdoor weather conditions.

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, hard hats, and, in some cases, respirators.

Work Environment:

Team members will encounter a range of work environments, each tailored to the specific demands and nature of individual projects. Candidates should be prepared for and adaptable to the following conditions:

Industrial and warehouse settings equipped with effective ventilation systems

Office environments that are well-lit and maintain comfortable temperatures through heating and air conditioning

Outdoor project exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.

Why Join Us? At Strata, safety is our number one priority, shaping every aspect of our operations and culture. We firmly believe that ensuring the well-being of our employees is fundamental to our collective growth and success. Alongside this commitment to safety, we believe that your growth is our growth. We support your professional development through ongoing education and training opportunities. This commitment is vital to upholding our reputation as industry leaders, which benefits everyone involved—our employees, clients, and the community. You will experience a culture of continuous learning and mutual support, where knowledge is shared freely and achievements are celebrated. Together, we achieve more, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the industry and setting new standards for success.

Application Process:

We invite candidates to submit their resumes and a cover letter detailing their experience and why they are the ideal fit for this role to our hiring manager, James Gagnon at .

Strata Innovative Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion.