Industry *Oil & Gas
Position Automation Professional III-Offshore Rotational
Req Code 2910
General Location Houston
Primary Responsibilities Requisition Number: 2910
Job Title: Automation Professional III-Offshore Rotational
Date Opened: 4/28/2026
Location: Houston
Industry: Technology and Automation
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Part-Time Available: No
Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No
FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)
Rotation is anticipated to be fourteen (14) days On and fourteen (14) days Off.
- Position may be payrolled through a third-party agency selected by the Company.
Job Summary
EDG TECH is seeking Automation Professionals with strong experience in Rockwell Automation platforms to support offshore Oil & Gas facility. This role focuses on the development, deployment, and long-term reliability of ControlLogix systems, FactoryTalk View applications, and Plant Control Network (PCN) infrastructure. Candidates will play a key role in maintaining system uptime, optimizing performance, and ensuring secure, resilient automation platforms.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Configure, test, and commission Rockwell Automation systems, including ControlLogix PLCs and FactoryTalk View SE/ME applications;
- Maintain and support Plant Control Network (PCN) infrastructure, including system communications, network architecture, and cybersecurity best practices;
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA, HMI, PLC logic, and network performance to ensure high system availability and reliability;
- Develop, modify, and maintain FactoryTalk View graphics, global objects, and HMI standards;
- Interpret, analyze, and redline engineering deliverables (P&IDs, Control Narratives, Cause & Effects) with a focus on implementation;
- Develop and implement Control Narratives, Cause & Effects, and PLC logic using structured, reusable standards (AOIs, UDTs, routines);
- Build and maintain alarm strategies including participation in alarm rationalization and implementation within FactoryTalk Alarm & Events;
- Configure and maintain FactoryTalk services, including Directory, Alarms & Events, and Historian integrations;
- Support PCN system reliability initiatives, including redundancy management, failover testing, patching strategies, and system backups;
- Participate in and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT);
- Collaborate with operations and IT teams to ensure proper segmentation between PCN and business networks, including firewall and remote access solutions;
- Provide technical support for ongoing operations, including troubleshooting, system health monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts;
- Contribute to automation standards development, system architecture design, and long-term platform lifecycle planning;
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar discipline preferred;
- Five (5) or more years of technical experience designing and implementing control systems (PLC and DCS);
- Five (5) or more years of total experience in the automation industry ;
- Current HUET certification or the willingness and ability to attain certification required;
- Technical hands-on knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, application of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computer software;
- Desire to learn plant production processes, systems, and new technologies;
- Knowledge of project execution in automation projects;
- Knowledge of industry / regulatory codes and standards;
- Skill in oral and written communication;
- Strong organizational skills related to engineering activities.
Working Conditions
- Requires travel to offshore oil and gas platforms/rigs;
- Field duties require outdoor work in an offshore industrial facility type atmosphere;
- Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;
- Working around production machinery with potentially extreme noise levels;
- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;
- May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes;
- May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
Requirements
Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):
- Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds;
- Willingness and ability to navigate offshore oil rigs (e.g. stairs & ladders);
- Willingness and ability to travel without limitation via helicopters and boats, including swing ropes and personnel baskets;
- Willingness and ability to work in extreme weather conditions and hazardous atmospheres with appropriate safety training and equipment provided;
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabi