ICSS Automation Specialist at Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

process graphics

icss design

system commissioning

software backups

technical audits

network design

Design and development of process control graphics.
Maintain continuous interface with work in progress by reviewing/approving design basis, key drawings, design concepts, vendor schedules, and budgets.
Develop system requisitions, perform technical bid evaluations, and recommend ICSS selections.
Lead conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of ICSS scope, including process control, safety instrumented, fire and gas, and process control network systems.
Analyze commissioning and construction requirements, including installation, purchasing, and contractual issues.
Provide functional oversight of ICSS within project and/or commissioning teams.
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.
Audit ICSS activities for compliance with project execution plans, procedures, and engineering department protocols.
Mentor and supervise engineers, scientists, and designers, providing technical guidance and training.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of automation work for control systems discipline in both engineering and commissioning groups.
Identify and resolve ES&H issues in the field, promoting strong safety practices.
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.
Produce and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to upper management.
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).

Requirements

icss design

plc programming

configurable i/o

pid tuning

iec 61511

10+ yrs

Demonstrated success in ICSS design, development, and/or commissioning with multiple platforms (Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, etc.).
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including night, split, or day shifts, and travel for system testing, commissioning, and startup (domestic/international).
Understanding of process instrumentation, fire and gas devices, and instrumentation field wiring/testing.
Third-party system integration and PLC design/programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley Control Logix).
Experience with configurable I/O platforms (Emerson CHARMS, Honeywell Universal I/O, Yokogawa N-IO, ABB Select I/O).
ICSS commissioning and startup experience, including cause and effect testing for SIS and FGS.
Application software logic programming (function block, sequential, ladder).
PID Control and Loop Tuning.
Minimum 10–15 years of relevant ICSS industry experience, including large-scale oil, gas, chemical, or industrial projects.
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.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1935

Hoover Dam Completion

The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.

560 vessels

WWII Shipyard Production

During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.

$17B

Annual Revenue

Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.

25,000+

Global Projects Completed

Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.

The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.

Culture + Values

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

50% by 2030

Fleet Emissions Reduction

Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.

Net Zero 2050

Emissions Goal

Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.

Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.

Inclusion & Diversity

900 Colleagues

Completed MARC Program

A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.

150+ Participants

Women@Bechtel Conference 2022

The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.

260 Female Professionals

Engineering & Safety Roles

Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.

Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces

2022 Recognition

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.

Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.

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Careers – Construction Services

Job Fraud Alert

People & Culture

Role

Description

process graphics

icss design

system commissioning

software backups

technical audits

network design

Design and development of process control graphics.
Maintain continuous interface with work in progress by reviewing/approving design basis, key drawings, design concepts, vendor schedules, and budgets.
Develop system requisitions, perform technical bid evaluations, and recommend ICSS selections.
Lead conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of ICSS scope, including process control, safety instrumented, fire and gas, and process control network systems.
Analyze commissioning and construction requirements, including installation, purchasing, and contractual issues.
Provide functional oversight of ICSS within project and/or commissioning teams.
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.
Audit ICSS activities for compliance with project execution plans, procedures, and engineering department protocols.
Mentor and supervise engineers, scientists, and designers, providing technical guidance and training.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of automation work for control systems discipline in both engineering and commissioning groups.
Identify and resolve ES&H issues in the field, promoting strong safety practices.
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.
Produce and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to upper management.
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).

Requirements

icss design

plc programming

configurable i/o

pid tuning

iec 61511

10+ yrs

Demonstrated success in ICSS design, development, and/or commissioning with multiple platforms (Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, etc.).
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including night, split, or day shifts, and travel for system testing, commissioning, and startup (domestic/international).
Understanding of process instrumentation, fire and gas devices, and instrumentation field wiring/testing.
Third-party system integration and PLC design/programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley Control Logix).
Experience with configurable I/O platforms (Emerson CHARMS, Honeywell Universal I/O, Yokogawa N-IO, ABB Select I/O).
ICSS commissioning and startup experience, including cause and effect testing for SIS and FGS.
Application software logic programming (function block, sequential, ladder).
PID Control and Loop Tuning.
Minimum 10–15 years of relevant ICSS industry experience, including large-scale oil, gas, chemical, or industrial projects.
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.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1935

Hoover Dam Completion

The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.

560 vessels

WWII Shipyard Production

During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.

$17B

Annual Revenue

Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.

25,000+

Global Projects Completed

Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.

The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.

Culture + Values

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

50% by 2030

Fleet Emissions Reduction

Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.

Net Zero 2050

Emissions Goal

Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.

Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.

Inclusion & Diversity

900 Colleagues

Completed MARC Program

A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.

150+ Participants

Women@Bechtel Conference 2022

The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.

260 Female Professionals

Engineering & Safety Roles

Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.

Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces

2022 Recognition

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.

Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.

Articles

Our Services

Careers – Construction Services

Job Fraud Alert

People & Culture