Energy Jobline ZR
Associate Automation Engineer in Baton Rouge
Energy Jobline ZR, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
Associate Automation Engineer (Entry-Level)
About Us: Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge, J H Operating Company, LLC is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCm) firm supporting upstream and midstream oil and gas projects across the U.S. We’re looking for a new graduate or early‑career engineer to join our Baton Rouge team as an Associate Automation Engineer.
This role is for someone excited to start their engineering career and gain hands‑on exposure to automation and controls projects in the oil & gas industry. You’ll work directly with experienced engineers and project managers, building your skills from the ground up. The position will report to Derek Blough, Engineering Supervisor.
What You’ll Learn & Do Automation & Controls Exposure
Participate in P&ID reviews to understand automation design considerations.
Assist with Cause & Effect reviews and learn how control logic is applied in real projects.
Support creation and review of instrument lists and learn specification basics.
Gain exposure to instrument specifications and participate in the purchasing process.
Help review and develop control narratives under senior mentorship.
Learn to read and support the design of automation drawings.
Assist with PLC and UPC specification and purchasing.
Verify in‑field HMI designs alongside senior staff.
Contribute to point‑to‑point SCADA verification to ensure system functionality.
Field & Project Experience
Support commissioning and start‑up activities, including Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
Participate in site visits for troubleshooting, vendor inspections, and construction support (approx. 15% travel).
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand the project lifecycle.
Growth Path
As you mature in the role, you’ll progress to:
Taking ownership of automation design tasks.
Working directly with integration vendors on project execution.
Leading small scopes of work independently.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
Co‑op, internship, or academic project experience in automation, instrumentation, or controls is a plus.
Eagerness to learn PLC programming, SCADA systems, and oil & gas process controls.
Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Must be legally allowed to operate a motor vehicle and able to pass drug screening.
J H Operating Company, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to citizenship, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, color, ethnicity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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This role is for someone excited to start their engineering career and gain hands‑on exposure to automation and controls projects in the oil & gas industry. You’ll work directly with experienced engineers and project managers, building your skills from the ground up. The position will report to Derek Blough, Engineering Supervisor.
What You’ll Learn & Do Automation & Controls Exposure
Participate in P&ID reviews to understand automation design considerations.
Assist with Cause & Effect reviews and learn how control logic is applied in real projects.
Support creation and review of instrument lists and learn specification basics.
Gain exposure to instrument specifications and participate in the purchasing process.
Help review and develop control narratives under senior mentorship.
Learn to read and support the design of automation drawings.
Assist with PLC and UPC specification and purchasing.
Verify in‑field HMI designs alongside senior staff.
Contribute to point‑to‑point SCADA verification to ensure system functionality.
Field & Project Experience
Support commissioning and start‑up activities, including Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
Participate in site visits for troubleshooting, vendor inspections, and construction support (approx. 15% travel).
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand the project lifecycle.
Growth Path
As you mature in the role, you’ll progress to:
Taking ownership of automation design tasks.
Working directly with integration vendors on project execution.
Leading small scopes of work independently.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
Co‑op, internship, or academic project experience in automation, instrumentation, or controls is a plus.
Eagerness to learn PLC programming, SCADA systems, and oil & gas process controls.
Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Must be legally allowed to operate a motor vehicle and able to pass drug screening.
J H Operating Company, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to citizenship, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, color, ethnicity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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