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Williams & Williams

Senior Automation Engineer

Williams & Williams

. Provide programming, troubleshooting, training, and commissioning services for automated compression and process control systems .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automation systems, including PLC, DCS, and HMI, while effectively managing projects and training programs. Proven ability to enhance system reliability and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringEight Years Of Engineering ExperienceProficiency In Microsoft Office ApplicationsExtensive Experience With Allen Bradley PLCCondition-Based Maintenance Programs

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Hard Skills
Programmable Logic Control (PLC)Distributed Control System (DCS)Human-Machine Interface (HMI)Automation System ProgrammingProject ManagementTechnical TroubleshootingCondition-Based MaintenanceFirmware TestingSoftware TestingImplementation Planning
Soft Skills
Excellent Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration Skills
Tools & Technologies
AssetCentreFactoryTalkAVEVA (Wonderware)Yokogawa DCSFoxboro DCSDeltaV DCS
Certifications & Qualifications
PE License
Industry Keywords
Natural Gas IndustryPetrochemical IndustryAutomation SystemsTechnical Security InitiativesOperational Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide programming, troubleshooting, training, and commissioning services for automated compression and process control systems
  • Provide technical expertise in automation for specialty, geographic, or operational functions
  • Make decisions and solve unique and complex issues
  • Apply specialized knowledge to major projects while supervising and controlling project costs and resources
  • Prepare and deliver presentations
  • Maintain understanding of industry and operational requirements
  • Anticipate business challenges and customer needs; improve products, processes, and services
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans, and meet training needs
  • Serve as content lead and custodian for operations and maintenance requirements, guidelines, and variance requests
  • Support technical security initiatives and hardware refreshes
  • Serve as technical specialist for additions, suspensions, and deletions to the enterprise approved manufacturer list
  • Develop and implement condition-based maintenance programs
  • Enhance automation system reliability
  • Assist with equipment outages and maintenance
  • Review management of change plans
  • Support project design and automation systems
  • Develop and deliver training programs
  • Coordinate firmware and software testing
  • Create implementation plans and perform due diligence

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
  • Eight (8) years of engineering experience in the natural gas, petrochemical, or related industry
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Safety as the utmost priority
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills
  • Sophisticated knowledge of enterprise administration, maintenance, reporting, and support for AssetCentre and other enterprise automation systems and software
  • Understanding of programmable logic control (PLC), distributed control (DCS), and human-machine interface (HMI) systems and programming protocols
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%
  • Extensive experience with Allen Bradley PLC, FactoryTalk, and AVEVA (Wonderware) DCS
  • Preferred: PE License
  • Preferred: Experience with Yokogawa, Foxboro, and/or DeltaV DCS systems

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
  • Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave up to six weeks per parent
  • Fertility and adoption support
  • Advanced AI tools and resources
  • Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Domestic partner benefits
  • Employee resource groups
  • Wellness support
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Company matching for charitable causes