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About the job:
Kent is looking for an Automation Specialist to be based in Houston, Texas for a long-term Commissioning & Startup project with multiple phases in other locations including North Slope, Alaska. Skills and Responsibilities: Accountable for stewarding PLC automation scope for vendor packages, track weekly updates, follow-up action plansReview PLC related ITP, FAT procedures, check sheets, programs, test reports issued by the vendorHandle/coordinate test interface between PLC and DCSAttend vendor shop FATs for work related to PLC cabinet / automation verification workTravel to relevant sites for PLC automation supportCoordinate with the site automation team to assign network IP addressesReview serial interface report, software list, E&I construction work packages issued by the EPCReview change request justification related to vendor packages, PLC commissioning supportReview contract terms relating to the PLC automation scope for the commissioning lump sum contractManage vendor punch items, coordinating with commissioning team on site resolutionApply systems completions lesson learned from previous projectsSupport commissioning to review all PLC test documentation, records, as-builts and related Commissioning and Handover documentation is completed correctly; identify and manage PLC resource needs, tools , test equipment, spares; review lump sum contractor PLC personnel competencies and work standards are maintained in the team and any deficiencies are addressed; assist in resolution of systems completion related issuesWork closely with site commissioning team to properly handover the completed PLC program to the site maintenance team.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: Previous experience with PLC programming, MCC relay, switchgear, cabinet wiring, commissioning, testing, software version control at Project siteStrong understanding of work planning, scheduling and trackingProficient in software programs - MS Office suite, Allen Bradley PLC / MCC / VFD / switchgear / UPS configurationGood working knowledge of plant ICSS Delta V; PLC and serial communications Modbus over Ethernet; fiber optic networksFamiliar with the project site automation design / maintenance philosophies; project cybersecurity / ICSR requirements; site work authorization and permits; using system completions database (SCDB)


Communication:Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as required to function effectively within a project team and to communicate with project management, contractors, and subcontractors.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:Demonstrated ability to form close working relationships and a proven team player.Ability to work in harsh environments, in stressful situations, and flexible work hours.



HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.