INTECH Process Automation & Intelligence is seeking a skilled Control System Engineer to join our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise and engineering support for control and automation systems, including DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC, and SCADA systems.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Cutover Planning
- Identify and tag critical signals and interlocks
- Verify all I/O mappings and confirm signal readiness
- Plan safe isolation of PLC5 components during migration windows
Execution (Location-wise Changeover)
- Ensure safe signal forcing to prevent spurious trips
- Validate hardware removal or bypass procedures (PLC5 I/O, OCR, JBs)
Post-Cutover Activities
- Validate F&G functionalities in the new system
- Perform joint loop checks and interlock verifications
- Assist in the commissioning and fine-tuning of HMI and logic as per the migrated system
Allen Bradley PLC5 Cabinets Demolition Support
- Verifying that all signals have been transferred and validated on the new system.
- Coordinating the “safe isolation and de-energization” of the PLC5 hardware and DH+ network components.
- Supervising the “removal of obsolete cabinets, DH+ junction boxes, OCR modules, and associated wiring”, ensuring proper disconnection, tagging, and documentation.
- Ensuring all demolition activities are executed as per site safety standards and with “no disruption to adjacent operational systems.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering.
- Minimum 6–10 years of hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley safety systems in process or critical safety applications.
- Proven experience in executing online FGS system changeovers, especially in live plant environments with zero tolerance for downtime.
- In-depth knowledge of the DH+ (Data Highway Plus) network, including configuration and troubleshooting of:
▪ DH+ Junction Boxes
▪ Optical Communication Repeater (OCR) modules
Technical Skills
Allen-Bradley PLC5 Expertise
- Proficiency in RSLogix5/PLC5 software:
- Reading, modifying, and safely deploying PLC logic
- Signal simulation and controlled forcing of I/O to maintain "healthy" status during live migrations
- Alarm and interlock management for F&G scenarios
Network & Interface Knowledge
- Full understanding of DH+ network topology, node communication, and fault recovery
- Safe disconnection/reconnection procedures for DH+ interfacing equipment during changeover
- Network conflict resolution and addressing during dual system operation
HMI/SCADA Integration
- Proficient in RSView32 or FactoryTalk View (legacy HMI systems)
- Able to modify or decouple HMI screens during cutover
- Experience synchronizing graphics with new controller (Yokogawa ProSafe-RS) once cutover is completed
Additional Requirements
- Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
- Site experience in brownfield upgrades under live plant conditions.
- Strong coordination, leading, and documentation capabilities.
- Proactive problem-solving and real-time decision-making.
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) aware, especially for online FGS work.
Why Join INTECH Automation Intelligence?
At INTECH, you will have the opportunity to work with a globally renowned industrial automation and digitalization technology company. For nearly 30 years, INTECH has partnered with major oil and gas global giants to deliver innovative solutions. As we continue to lead in the Industry 4.0 era, you will be at the forefront of transformative technologies that solve real-world challenges.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering
- 6-10 years of hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley safety systems in process applications
- Proven experience in executing online FGS system changeovers in live plant environments
- Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP, Profibus
What We Do
INTECH Automation & Intelligence is a globally renowned industrial automation & digitalization technology company. For nearly 30 years we have helped major oil & gas companies resolve their most pressing issues of instrumentation, control, and electrical automation. INTECH’s diversified automation solution portfolio, technical skills, knowledge, and expertise on equipment from all major OEMs, and our asset-application specific approach to solution design are what differentiates us from a typical system integrator. As part of our promise of helping businesses evolve in the Industry 4.0 era, we have focused on building up our expertise on Industrial IoT and related digitalization solutions. We are gradually shifting from a project-based solution provider to a partnership-based solution provider. We have started working closely with our technology and platform partners as well as clients to build long-term relationships where we work together to solve problems and provide solutions that are cost-efficient, time-efficient, and bring the best of what everyone can offer. For more information, please visit: www.intechww.com
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