PLC Engineers

Tata Consultancy Service Limited
Houston, US
On-site

Why this role

Pace
Steady
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Team
Role Level
Individual Contributor

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What success looks like

  • successful control system implementation
  • reduced downtime
  • optimized performance
Typical background
electrical engineeringautomation engineering

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from automation technician
  • Coming from system integrator

Skills & requirements

Required

PLC ProgrammingScada SystemsHMI DevelopmentVfdsNetworking ProtocolsTroubleshooting

Preferred

Rust ProgrammingAi/ml Systems

Stack & domain

Plc ProgrammingScada SystemsHmi DevelopmentVariable Frequency DrivesIndustrial PcsServersNetworkingCommunications ProtocolsTroubleshootingDiagnostic SkillsIndustry Safety StandardsCommunicationTeamworkTravelCustomer And Vendor Facing MeetingsInternal Design And Status ReviewsLab And Shop Floor Set-upIntegration TestingFactory And Customer Acceptance TestingTechnical SupportDocumentationTrainingDrilling RigsControl SystemsSafety Standards

About the role

Original posting from Tata Consultancy Service Limited

Must Have Technical/Functional Skill

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and maintaining control systems for drilling rigs.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred, but also Siemens)
  • Experience with SCADA systems and HMI development
  • Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (ABB and GE Converteam preferred)
  • Experience and understanding of Industrial PCs, Servers, networking and communications protocols
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
  • Hands-on approach to solving problems
  • Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Can Do attitude
  • Travel to drilling rig sites will be required
  • International and Domestic travel will be required

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Design and Implementation: Support the development and implementation of advanced control systems for land-based drilling rigs and drilling rig equipment, including participation in customer and vendor facing meetings, and internal design and status reviews.
  • System Support: Perform regular support activities such as lab and shop floor set-up, integration testing, factory and customer acceptance testing.
  • Technical Support: Participate in and perform troubleshooting of drilling rig and associated equipment control systems to minimize downtime and optimize performance. Provide technical support and guidance to internal field technicians and drilling operations and support teams.
  • Safety Protocols: Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standards and regulations.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with Canrig and Nabors engineering teams, and Nabors and 3rd party operations teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems.
  • Documentation: Prepare and maintain technical documentation for control systems and procedures, such as product documentation, functional requirements documents, software release documents, commissioning documents, etc.
  • Training: Train and mentor junior engineers on control system design, implementation, and maintenance. Train and support field technicians on the deployment, set-up, and commissioning of drilling rig and drilling equipment control systems.

Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000 a year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insura nce Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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