Sr. Automation Professional - Deepwater GOA Rotational

Job Title: Sr. Automation Professional - Deepwater GOA Rotational

Date Opened: 5/26/2026

Location: Lafayette

Industry: Technology and Automation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

Rotation is anticipated to be fourteen (14) days On and fourteen (14) days Off.

• Position may be payrolled through a third-party agency selected by the Company.

EDG TECH is seeking Automation Professionals with strong experience in Rockwell Automation platforms to support offshore Oil & Gas facility. This role focuses on the development, deployment, and long-term reliability of Control Logix systems, Factory Talk View applications, and Plant Control Network (PCN) infrastructure. Candidates will play a key role in maintaining system uptime, optimizing performance, and ensuring secure, resilient automation platforms.

• Configure, test, and commission Rockwell Automation systems, including Control Logix PLCs and Factory Talk View SE/ME applications;
• Maintain and support Plant Control Network (PCN) infrastructure, including system communications, network architecture, and cybersecurity best practices;
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA, HMI, PLC logic, and network performance to ensure high system availability and reliability;
• Develop, modify, and maintain Factory Talk View graphics, global objects, and HMI standards;
• Interpret, analyze, and redline engineering deliverables (P&IDs, Control Narratives, Cause & Effects) with a focus on implementation;
• Develop and implement Control Narratives, Cause & Effects, and PLC logic using structured, reusable standards (AOIs, UDTs, routines);
• Build and maintain alarm strategies including participation in alarm rationalization and implementation within Factory Talk Alarm & Events;
• Configure and maintain Factory Talk services, including Directory, Alarms & Events, and Historian integrations;
• Support PCN system reliability initiatives, including redundancy management, failover testing, patching strategies, and system backups;
• Participate in and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT);
• Collaborate with operations and IT teams to ensure proper segmentation between PCN and business networks, including firewall and remote access solutions;
• Provide technical support for ongoing operations, including troubleshooting, system health monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts;
• Contribute to automation standards development, system architecture design, and long-term platform lifecycle planning;

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar discipline preferred;
• Ten (10) or more years of technical experience designing and implementing control systems (PLC and DCS);
• Ten (10) or more years of total experience in the automation industry ;
• Current HUET certification or the willingness and ability to attain certification required;
• Technical hands-on knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, application of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computer software;
• Desire to learn plant production processes, systems, and new technologies;
• Knowledge of project execution in automation projects;
• Knowledge of industry / regulatory codes and standards;
• Skill in oral and written communication;
• Strong organizational skills related to engineering activities.

• Requires travel to offshore oil and gas platforms/rigs;
• Field duties require outdoor work in an offshore industrial facility type atmosphere;
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;
• Working around production machinery with potentially extreme noise levels;
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes;
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.