About the Company
Transition Industries is dedicated to developing, building and operating net-zero methanol, ammonia and hydrogen facilities on a global scale, with the goal of leading the transition to net-zero emissions and combating climate change. Our flagship project, Pacifico Mexinol, will produce more than 2.1 million tons of methanol annually with net-zero carbon emissions, incorporating an innovative wastewater use solution. We are expanding our operations in North America to supply the global economy with clean and sustainable technologies. Our mission is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve natural resource efficiency and be environmentally friendly, working with a team of experts in finance, legal, environmental, engineering and large-scale operations.
Job Summary:
The desired profile is that of a Senior Engineer in Control, Instrumentation, and Automation with at least 15 years of experience in the process industry, preferably in methanol or petrochemical production plants. This professional will be responsible for leading the control and instrumentation discipline in all phases of the project: engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up. Additionally, he/she will be responsible for managing the Main Automation Contractor (MAC), and will ensure compliance with the highest standards in the implementation of the instrumentation, control, and automation systems. Additional knowledge of telecommunications systems, physical security and cybersecurity of computer systems is valued.
The candidate must be an expert in instrumentation, control and automation systems, including extensive knowledge of control architectures, DeltaV, instrumentation systems, as well as experience in system development, such as Digital Twin. This senior profile implies being a technical reference within the project team, with the ability to manage complex problems and propose innovative solutions aligned with the latest technological trends in the industry.
Main Responsibilities:
- Leadership of the Control and Instrumentation and Telecommunications Discipline:
- Assume full technical responsibility for all control and instrumentation systems throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead project management on the discipline as a Client in front of different work fronts in the hands of EPC Contractors.
- To be the reference point for all technical decisions related to automation and instrumentation, ensuring that the methanol plant’s performance, safety and reliability objectives are met.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and lead the integration of control, instrumentation and automation systems with other plant systems.
- MAC Management:
- Manage and oversee the performance of the MAC contractor, ensuring that the design, implementation and delivery of control and instrumentation systems follow the project schedule and meet the required technical specifications.
- Ensure proper implementation of control architectures, including DeltaV and advanced instrumentation systems.
- Review and approve technical documents, plans and system configurations delivered by the MAC contractor.
- Expertise in Control Systems:
- Ensure the correct installation and configuration of control and instrumentation systems in the plant, ensuring their integration with security systems (SIS) and distributed control systems (DCS).
- Be the technical leader for systems and other instrumentation solutions.
- Digital Twin and Operator Training System (OTS):
- Develop and implement Digital Twin systems for process simulation and performance testing.
- Participate in the configuration and operation of the Operator Training System (OTS), ensuring it is aligned with operational requirements and industry best practices.
- Ensure that OTS systems are used effectively for operator training, minimising risks during plant start-up and operation.
- Project Phase Management:
- Actively participate in the engineering, procurement, construction, precommissioning, commissioning and start-up phases, leading the control and instrumentation discipline throughout the project.
- Participate and lead the discipline in special value engineering workshops, such as, the review of P&IDs, HAZOP, SIL, Constructibility, review of the 3D model in its various development phases, among others.
- Ensure that control and instrumentation systems are correctly commissioned and ready for plant start-up, working in conjunction with the operations team.
- Coordinate precommissioning and commissioning activities, ensuring that systems are tested and validated in accordance with plant procedures.
- Manage the contractor in the interfaces and ensure the implementation of the systems in all scopes of the project and act as an integration point.
- Technology Trends and Best Practices:
- Keeping up to date with the latest technological trends in control, instrumentation and automation, continually seeking to improve systems.
- Apply best practices in automation and control to ensure the plant operates efficiently, safely and meets industry standards.
- Complex Problem Solving:
- Develop proactive solutions for complex technical problems related to control and instrumentation systems.
- Work closely with other engineering and operations teams to resolve any issues affecting the performance of automation systems.
- Ensure a rapid and effective response to any problems during commissioning, start-up and initial operation of the plant.
Requirements:
- Control and automation engineer, electronic engineer, instrumentation engineer or electrical engineer.
- 15 or more years of experience in the process industry, preferably in methanol, petrochemical or gas plants.
- Extensive experience leading the discipline of Control and Instrumentation, Automation in large-scale projects
- Additional knowledge of telecommunications systems and cybersecurity of computer systems.
- Proven experience in automation and control systems, including DeltaV and distributed architectures.
- Practical experience in developing and implementing Digital Twin and Operator Training Systems (OTS).
- Strong knowledge of international control and instrumentation regulations and standards (IEC, ISA).
- Experience as an engineer as part of the client’s Project Management Team, in the engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up phases.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and automation contractors.
- Fluent English (both written and spoken) is a must.
- Proactive ability to solve complex problems and propose innovative solutions under pressure.
- Availability to move within and outside Mexican territory for extended periods.
- Possess the ability to interact with contractors during the construction of facilities.
Desired skills:
- Strong leadership skills and ability to make strategic technical decisions.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills with international and multi-functional teams.
- Results-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently.
- Deep focus on safety and quality during all stages of the project.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a world-class industrial project, where the candidate will take on a key role in the implementation of advanced control and automation technologies in a state-of-the-art methanol plant.