EOI Automation Technical Professional - DCS

EOI Automation Technical Professional - DCS

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Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Automation Technical Professional with a strong background in Yokogawa CENTUM VP and/or Pro Safe-RS. This position will be based in our Calgary office.

You will participate in the design and implementation of automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects, engaging in all project phases—from front‑end engineering to commissioning. Responsibilities include supporting site surveys, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities, as well as reviewing project schedules and cost estimates. You will assist procurement with vendor lists, requisitions, and technical evaluations, and travel to customer locations for project implementation (approximately 25%).

Wood Systems Integration, the largest vendor‑independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 25 years is looking for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a leader, strong problem solver; an individual capable of thinking outside the box and taking initiative to address technical challenges.

Join us and be part of an agile working team that can support office and homed based assignments. This role will work in the office/home and as well as on site at client facilities. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual engineer and team member in front of both internal and external customers.

We pride ourselves on solving real‑world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction services to our customers across the globe. Our automation team works on hands‑on projects that span the full spectrum— from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi‑EPC projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in Canada without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

• Meaningful and challenging projects delivered to industry leaders across oil & gas and process sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs (Hybrid in Calgary)
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, supported by employee networks that give all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure market alignment
• Flexible benefits package tailored to your lifestyle
• Continued professional development through personalized development plans
• Global connections with leading industry experts shaping professional standards

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Typical responsibilities

The successful candidate will support local on‑site client activities, including off‑hours call‑out support if required. Hands‑on experience configuring Yokogawa CENTUM VP DCS and/or Yokogawa Pro Safe‑RS SIS is essential. On‑site activities will include program updates and troubleshooting.

• Participate in automation engineering projects for the design and implementation of automation systems for oil & gas and process industry projects
• Engage in all phases of automation projects: front‑end engineering, detailed design, procurement, configuration, implementation, startup, and commissioning
• Work in areas such as DCS configuration, SCADA, HMI, SIS/FGS PLC programming and interfacing, architecture and networking, and specification development
• Attend and support site surveys, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and commissioning activities
• Review and provide input on project schedules and cost estimates
• Support procurement with vendor list development, requisition preparation, technical bid evaluations, clarifications, and purchase recommendations
• Monitor vendor progress and…