ICSS Automation Specialist
Bechtel
Design, develop, commission and test Integrated Control and Safety Systems for projects.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX, 77056, US
Hybrid
Company Size
38,000+ worldwide Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
and more
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Energy
and more
Role
What you would be doing
process control
network design
icss design
commissioning
technical review
safety oversight
- 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).
- Maintain continuous interface with work in progress by reviewing/approving design basis, key drawings, design concepts, vendor schedules, and budgets.
- Establish and maintain records of hardware/software changes and perform software backups.
- Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to upper management.
- Lead conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of ICSS scope, including process control, safety instrumented, fire and gas, and process control network systems.
- Audit ICSS activities for compliance with project execution plans, procedures, and engineering department protocols.
- Analyze commissioning and construction requirements, including installation, purchasing, and contractual issues.
- Develop system requisitions, perform technical bid evaluations, and recommend ICSS selections.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of automation work for control systems discipline in both engineering and commissioning groups.
- Support and execute commissioning, testing, and startup of ICSS, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), loop checks, cause & effect testing, PID Control, and Loop Tuning.
- Design and development of process control graphics.
- Initiate and coordinate technical requests, RFIs, field change documents, and non-conformance reports between site, contractors, clients, and home office.
- Oversee technical reviews, interface with project personnel, supervisors, and management to ensure project execution aligns with company standards and procedures.
- Identify and resolve ES&H issues in the field, promoting strong safety practices.
- Produce and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Provide functional oversight of ICSS within project and/or commissioning teams.
- Mentor and supervise engineers, scientists, and designers, providing technical guidance and training.
What you bring
icss design
pid control
iec 61511
plc programming
10+ years
flexible schedule
- Willingness to work flexible schedules, including night, split, or day shifts, and travel for system testing, commissioning, and startup (domestic/international).
- 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).
- Minimum 10–15 years of relevant ICSS industry experience, including large-scale oil, gas, chemical, or industrial projects.
- PID Control and Loop Tuning.
- Experience with configurable I/O platforms (Emerson CHARMS, Honeywell Universal I/O, Yokogawa N-IO, ABB Select I/O).
- Understanding of process instrumentation, fire and gas devices, and instrumentation field wiring/testing.
- Application and adherence to IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems standards for SIS design.
- Third-party system integration and PLC design/programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley Control Logix).
- ICSS commissioning and startup experience, including cause and effect testing for SIS and FGS.
- Application software logic programming (function block, sequential, ladder).
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Company
Overview
Since 1898
Year Established
The company was founded over a century ago.
$17.6B
Annual Revenue
Reported revenue generated in 2022.
160+
Countries Operated
Operates in over 160 countries worldwide.
- Operates across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, nuclear, security and environmental, oil, gas, chemicals, mining, and metals, as well as manufacturing, battery production and technology.
- Significant presence in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
Focus on challenging projects
Challenging Projects
The company prioritizes tackling difficult challenges and making customers' ambitious goals a reality.
Integrity and ethics
Ethical Standards
The company emphasizes the highest level of integrity and ethics in their operations and projects.
Safety and well-being
Safety Culture
Safety and the well-being of employees are prioritized, and respect for each other is emphasized.
Diversity and belonging
Inclusive Environment
The company fosters a deep sense of belonging by embracing diversity and seeking diverse views.
Trust and accountability
Trustworthy Relationships
Long-term relationships are built on trust, accountability, and delivering excellence.
Net zero by 2050
Sustainability Target
Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050.
- Created Bechtel.org in 2019, a social enterprise focusing on sustainable and inclusive development projects worldwide.
- Addresses global challenges such as access to clean water, renewable energy, and resilient infrastructure.
24% women
Workforce Composition
Highlights the percentage of women in the company's employee base, showcasing diversity in gender representation.
- Supports various communities within its workforce through Business Resource Groups (BRGs) such as B-BOLD (Supporting the Black Community), B-FAMILIA (Supporting the Latinx Community), B-PRO (Supporting Professional Development), B-PROUD (Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community), BSERV (Supporting Veterans), Women@Bechtel (Supporting Female Colleagues), B-InspirAsian (Supporting the Asian Community), and Boundless@Bechtel (Supporting Disability Inclusion).
- Launched programs to support underrepresented groups in STEM fields, including partnerships with organizations like the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
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