Senior Control and Automation Engineer

  • Bogotá, Colombia
  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • Posted

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

General purpose of the position:

Responsible for the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle support of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Fire & Gas (F&G) systems for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, and Industrial projects.

The role requires extensive experience with Triconex and HIMA safety platforms, as well as a strong understanding of Functional Safety standards and SIS lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Control Systems

·       Develop automation and control system philosophies and architectures.

·       Prepare control narratives, cause & effect diagrams, and functional design specifications.

·       Develop DCS, PLC, SCADA, and HMI system designs.

·       Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks.

·       Support detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Functional Safety & SIS

  • Develop and review Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS).

Design and implement Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF).

  • Participate in SIL verification and Functional Safety Assessments.
  • Support the complete SIS lifecycle in accordance with IEC 61511.
  • Perform proof test optimization and SIS performance reviews.

HIMA / Triconex Systems

  • Configure and troubleshoot:
    • HIMA HIMax
    • HIMA HIMatrix
    • Triconex Trident
    • Triconex TriGP
    • Triconex TMR Systems
  • Develop application logic, shutdown sequences, interlocks, and F&G logic.
  • Execute FAT, SAT, Loop Testing, and Commissioning activities.
  • Support online modifications, migrations, and shutdown projects.

Project Execution

  • Technical leadership of automation and functional safety deliverables.
  • Interface with clients, vendors, operations, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Technical evaluation of vendor packages. 
  • Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, SIL Workshops, and design reviews

Typical Senior Responsibilities

  • Lead Automation Discipline Engineer.
  • Functional Safety Lead.
  • Technical Authority for SIS.
  • Review and approve automation deliverables.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Interface with client technical representatives and vendors.

Requirements:

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in: Electronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering

Experience

  • 10+ years in Industrial Automation and Control.
  • 7+ years working with Safety Instrumented Systems.
  • Proven experience in: Triconex , HIMA, DCS Systems, Oil & Gas Facilities, Brownfield and Greenfield projects.

Technical Skills

  • IEC 61511
  • IEC 61508
  • ISA 84
  • ISA 18.2
  • Functional Safety Lifecycle
  • DCS Platforms (Foxboro, DeltaV, Honeywell, Yokogawa, etc.)
  • SCADA Systems
  • Modbus TCP/IP
  • OPC
  • Ethernet/IP
  • Profibus
  • Foundation Fieldbus

Desirable

  • TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Certification.
  • HIMA Certification.
  • Triconex Certification.

Preferred Industry Experience

  • O&G
  • Energy
  • Refineries
  • Pipeline projects
  • Production facilities
  • Gas processing plants and compressor stations.

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Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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We're your accountable partner for EPCM and project delivery. Supporting energy, chemicals and resources customers from concept to operational readiness.