ICSS Automation Specialist
Bechtel Corporation
Design, develop, commission, and test integrated control and safety systems for projects.
9 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Onsite
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
Project Management
Master Planning
Commissioning
Startup & Operations
Sustainability Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Nuclear
Security
Environmental
Water
Civil Site Works
Energy Transition
Chemical Weapons Demilitarization
Role
What you would be doing
icss design
commissioning
technical review
rfis coordination
safety management
bid evaluation
- Initiate and coordinate technical requests, RFIs, field change documents, and non-conformance reports between site, contractors, clients, and home office.
- Maintain continuous interface with work in progress by reviewing/approving design basis, key drawings, design concepts, vendor schedules, and budgets.
- Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to upper management.
- Produce and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Lead conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of ICSS scope, including process control, safety instrumented, fire and gas, and process control network systems.
- Support and execute commissioning, testing, and startup of ICSS, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), loop checks, cause & effect testing, PID Control, and Loop Tuning.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of automation work for control systems discipline in both engineering and commissioning groups.
- 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.
- Develop system requisitions, perform technical bid evaluations, and recommend ICSS selections.
- Audit ICSS activities for compliance with project execution plans, procedures, and engineering department protocols.
- Provide functional oversight of ICSS within project and/or commissioning teams.
- 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).
- Design and development of process control graphics.
- Establish and maintain records of hardware/software changes and perform software backups.
- Analyze commissioning and construction requirements, including installation, purchasing, and contractual issues.
- Mentor and supervise engineers, scientists, and designers, providing technical guidance and training.
What you bring
10‑15 years
emerson charms
honeywell i/o
plc programming
pid control
iec 61511
- Minimum 10–15 years of relevant ICSS industry experience, including large-scale oil, gas, chemical, or industrial projects.
- 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.
- Experience in configuration, commissioning, and testing of process control loops (simple and complex).
- Willingness to work flexible schedules, including night, split, or day shifts, and travel for system testing, commissioning, and startup (domestic/international).
- Third-party system integration and PLC design/programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley Control Logix).
- PID Control and Loop Tuning.
- Application and adherence to IEC 61511 Safety Instrumented Systems standards for SIS design.
- Demonstrated success in ICSS design, development, and/or commissioning with multiple platforms (Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, ABB, etc.).
- Application software logic programming (function block, sequential, ladder).
- ICSS commissioning and startup experience, including cause and effect testing for SIS and FGS.
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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.
- 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.
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.
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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