Automation Sr. Project Manager in The Woodlands, Texas at EDG Inc

Job Opening Details

Industry*Technology & AutomationPositionAutomation Sr. Project ManagerReq Code3051General LocationThe WoodlandsPrimary Responsibilities

RequisitionNumber: 3051

JobTitle: AutomationSr. Project Manager

DateOpened: 10/16/2026

Location:The Woodlands, TX and Houston, TX

Industry:Technologyand Automation

Department:Automation& Technology

EmploymentType: FT Regular*

Part-TimeAvailable: No

Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSAExemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

Job Summary:

Provide overall management of assigned projects acrossmultiple offshore production assets. The Automation Sr. Project Manager combinesstrong technical expertise with sound project management acumen to leadprojects through all phases of execution. This role acts as an integral memberof our clients team focusing on the delivery of Capital Projects through theleadership of client technical personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers. The position will coordinate with the facilityteam (i.e., operations, maintenance, automation), corporate stakeholders, andvendors as required. The candidateshould be proficient in deepwater offshore Integrated Control and Safety Systems(ICSS) and their design, engineering, and associatedstandards/regulations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Automation Sr. Project Manager willbe responsible for delivering capital projects for several specific deep waterassets in the Gulf of America. Theduties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to thefollowing:

Lead multi-discipline teams as required todeliver supporting engineering and design services associated with technologyand automation projects;

Work with other managers or disciplines asapplicable to develop schedules and plans for various elements of the project;

Develop project forecasts, schedules, costestimates and project related financial reports;

Responsible for client satisfaction (Operations)and safe delivery of work in accordance with budgets, schedules, and qualityrequirements;

Visible leader with relentless focus on safetyand culture to motivate team performance;

Ensure that proper documentation is maintainedthroughout the project lifecycle;

Track, report, and communicate project statuseffectively to the stakeholders;

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering,Petroleum Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Computer Science, or similar discipline preferred.

Ten (10) or more years of technical experiencedesigning and implementing control systems (PLC and DCS).

Ten (10) or more years of total experience inthe automation industry.

Current HUET certification or the willingnessand ability to attain certification required.

Technical hands-on knowledge of relatedengineering systems, engineering calculations, application of engineering andconstruction methods and materials, and engineering application of computersoftware.

Desire to learnproduction processes, systems, and new technologies.

Knowledge of project execution in automationprojects.

Knowledge of industry / regulatory codes andstandards.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Strong organizational skills related toengineering activities.

Working Conditions:

Requires travel within Houston area: clientoffices (The Woodlands, TX), vendors, and EPCs.

Requires travel to offshore oil and gasplatforms/rigs.

Field duties require outdoor work in an offshoreindustrial facility type atmosphere.

Interaction with other team members, as well assupervisors and client personnel.

Working around production machinery with potentiallyextreme noise levels.

Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection.

May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes.

May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or without ReasonableAccommodation):

Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.

Willingness and ability to navigate offshore oilrigs (e.g. stairs & ladders).

Willingness and ability to travel withoutlimitation via helicopters and boats, including swing ropes and personnelbaskets.

Willingness and ability to work in extremeweather conditions and hazardous atmospheres with appropriate safety trainingand equipment provided.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities which permit the employee to communicateeffectively.

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Sufficient vision or other powers of observationwhich permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations.

Sufficient manual dexterity which permit theemployee to perform routine office duties.

Sufficient personal mobility and physicalreflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-sitelocations.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds oftasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this titleand shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned thatare of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace. Applicants are subject toboth pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDGs drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.