Bechtel Corporation
Overview
Bechtel is seeking an ICSS Automation Specialist to specify, design, develop, commission, and test Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) and their subsystems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Fire and Gas Systems (FGS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). This role collaborates with project instrument, electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to ensure all process control, safety requirements, and system interfaces are met throughout the project lifecycle—from design through commissioning and startup. The role involves collaboration with site management and client representatives and includes responsibilities in both new greenfield projects and operating facilities in a brownfield environment.
Major Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of automation work for control systems discipline in both engineering and commissioning groups.
Provide functional oversight of ICSS within project and/or commissioning teams.
Lead conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of ICSS scope, including process control, safety instrumented, fire and gas, and process control network systems.
Develop system requisitions, perform technical bid evaluations, and recommend ICSS selections.
Maintain continuous interface with work in progress by reviewing/approving design basis, key drawings, design concepts, vendor schedules, and budgets.
Oversee technical reviews, interface with project personnel, supervisors, and management to ensure project execution aligns with company standards and procedures.
Audit ICSS activities for compliance with project execution plans, procedures, and engineering department protocols.
Support and execute commissioning, testing, and startup of ICSS, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), loop checks, cause & effect testing, PID Control, and Loop Tuning.
Establish and maintain records of hardware/software changes and perform software backups.
Initiate and coordinate technical requests, RFIs, field change documents, and non-conformance reports between site, contractors, clients, and home office.
Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to upper management.
Produce and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Identify and resolve ES&H issues in the field, promoting strong safety practices.
Analyze commissioning and construction requirements, including installation, purchasing, and contractual issues.
Mentor and supervise engineers, scientists, and designers, providing technical guidance and training.
Education And Experience Requirements Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge And Skills
Minimum 10–15 years of relevant ICSS industry experience, including large-scale oil, gas, chemical, or industrial projects.
Demonstrated success in ICSS design, development, and/or commissioning with multiple platforms (Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, etc.).
Experience in configuration, commissioning, and testing of process control loops (simple and complex).
Application and adherence to IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems standards for SIS design.
Experience with configurable I/O platforms (Emerson CHARMS, Honeywell Universal I/O, Yokogawa N-IO, ABB Select I/O).
Third-party system integration and PLC design/programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley Control Logix).
Understanding of process instrumentation, fire and gas devices, and instrumentation field wiring/testing.
ICSS commissioning and startup experience, including cause and effect testing for SIS and FGS.
PID Control and Loop Tuning.
Application software logic programming (function block, sequential, ladder).
Design and development of process control graphics.
Design and implementation of process control networks (Levels 1–4), including communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, HART, Wireless ISA 100.11, Wireless IEC 62591 HART).
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including night, split, or day shifts, and travel for system testing, commissioning, and startup (domestic/international).
Total Rewards/Benefits Bechtel offers robust benefits to support career development, culture, and work–life balance. Learn more about Bechtel Total Rewards.
Diversity And Equal Opportunity Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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Major Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of automation work for control systems discipline in both engineering and commissioning groups.
Provide functional oversight of ICSS within project and/or commissioning teams.
Lead conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of ICSS scope, including process control, safety instrumented, fire and gas, and process control network systems.
Develop system requisitions, perform technical bid evaluations, and recommend ICSS selections.
Maintain continuous interface with work in progress by reviewing/approving design basis, key drawings, design concepts, vendor schedules, and budgets.
Oversee technical reviews, interface with project personnel, supervisors, and management to ensure project execution aligns with company standards and procedures.
Audit ICSS activities for compliance with project execution plans, procedures, and engineering department protocols.
Support and execute commissioning, testing, and startup of ICSS, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), loop checks, cause & effect testing, PID Control, and Loop Tuning.
Establish and maintain records of hardware/software changes and perform software backups.
Initiate and coordinate technical requests, RFIs, field change documents, and non-conformance reports between site, contractors, clients, and home office.
Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to upper management.
Produce and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Identify and resolve ES&H issues in the field, promoting strong safety practices.
Analyze commissioning and construction requirements, including installation, purchasing, and contractual issues.
Mentor and supervise engineers, scientists, and designers, providing technical guidance and training.
Education And Experience Requirements Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge And Skills
Minimum 10–15 years of relevant ICSS industry experience, including large-scale oil, gas, chemical, or industrial projects.
Demonstrated success in ICSS design, development, and/or commissioning with multiple platforms (Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, etc.).
Experience in configuration, commissioning, and testing of process control loops (simple and complex).
Application and adherence to IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems standards for SIS design.
Experience with configurable I/O platforms (Emerson CHARMS, Honeywell Universal I/O, Yokogawa N-IO, ABB Select I/O).
Third-party system integration and PLC design/programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley Control Logix).
Understanding of process instrumentation, fire and gas devices, and instrumentation field wiring/testing.
ICSS commissioning and startup experience, including cause and effect testing for SIS and FGS.
PID Control and Loop Tuning.
Application software logic programming (function block, sequential, ladder).
Design and development of process control graphics.
Design and implementation of process control networks (Levels 1–4), including communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, HART, Wireless ISA 100.11, Wireless IEC 62591 HART).
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including night, split, or day shifts, and travel for system testing, commissioning, and startup (domestic/international).
Total Rewards/Benefits Bechtel offers robust benefits to support career development, culture, and work–life balance. Learn more about Bechtel Total Rewards.
Diversity And Equal Opportunity Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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