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Automation Specialist (Offshore - GOA)

Job in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 70501, USA
Listing for: LS Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Automation Specialist

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 Control Logix, Compact Logix, 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.

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