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Automation Specialist (Offshore - GOA)

Tetra Tech Inc

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best-in-class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets. This role will lead the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial control systems that support critical offshore production and processing facilities.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLafayette, LA
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1966

    Description

    We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well-established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best-in-class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.

    Position Summary

    Tetra Tech Digital Systems is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to support offshore Gulf of America operations and automation projects. This role will lead the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial control systems that support critical offshore production and processing facilities.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design, configure, program, and commission PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control systems.
    • Troubleshoot and support automation, instrumentation, communications, and process control systems.
    • Develop control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, and system documentation.
    • Support FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning, and operational reliability initiatives.
    • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT teams to deliver successful projects.
    • Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and cybersecurity.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
    • 8+ years of industrial automation experience preferred.
    • 5+ years of experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Studio 5000.
    • 5+ years of experience with Wonderware/AVEVA HMI systems.
    • Strong knowledge of instrumentation, SCADA systems, industrial networking, and process control systems.
    • Offshore or upstream Oil & Gas automation experience strongly preferred.

    Preferred Experience

    • Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
    • Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
    • Fire & Gas Systems
    • OT Cybersecurity
    • Offshore startup and commissioning
    • Advanced process control and optimization

    Benefits:

    • 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
    • Dental Insurance
    • Health Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
    • Paid time off
    • Performance Bonus
    • Career Growth Opportunities and Training

    Why Tetra Tech Digital Systems

    In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

    Tetra Tech Digital Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

    Additional Information

    • Organization: 227 DSX

    About Company

    Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.

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