Field Engineer - Controls & Automation (Designer) - Prudhoe Bay, AK

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

The position is located on the North Slope and requires a rotational work schedule. Relocation assistance to Alaska is not provided; however, transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided. Room and meals are provided while in Prudhoe Bay.

Job Purpose:

The Field Designer/ Field Engineer will interact with Worley construction sites, clients, and management to support the planning and technical portion of various projects. Review engineered drawing packages for deficiencies and errors and submit solutions to any project challenges that arise.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support planning and technical issues, RFIs, material issues and other support issues to assist area coordinators.

• Reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, budgets, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various commissioning phases of a project.

• Develops and supports start-up / commissioning safety plans and procedures, assures conformance to company guidelines and practices.

• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.

• Coordinates and/or attends design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and qualification meetings.

• Walkdown design issues in field and collaborate with craft to identify a resolution.

• Collaborate with other staff members of best processes for completing projects.

• Research craft question on applicable code for installations of devices or panels.

• Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings.

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of fire and gas detection and suppression systems.

• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers and supervision.

• Ability to work as part of a team with fellow workers, supervisors, and your alternate.

• Advanced knowledge and ability to troubleshoot fire and gas alarm systems.

• Ability to demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to demonstrate support for the company’s environmental management system.

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

Work is performed in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources. Candidate understands the site is approximately 840 miles (at least 4 hours by air ambulance) from surgical, specialist, and tertiary medical care, and where medical evacuation from this location may be significantly delayed due to weather conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, reach through low and high ranges, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.

• Must stand throughout evaluation.

• Aerobic capacity evaluation via 3-minute step test.

• Sit and reach and range of motion evaluations.

• Lift 25 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.

• Lift 25 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.

• Carry 25 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents. Worley provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including both applicants and employees, to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

In-Vehicle Monitoring System: As part of our commitment to safety and accountability, company vehicles are equipped with in-cab cameras and vehicle monitoring systems. These systems may record video and audio, as well as collect GPS location, vehicle speed, harsh braking, rapid acceleration and other driving behaviors. All data is subject to review by management to ensure compliance with company policies and safe driving practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in heavy industrial construction arena as an Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer/ Designer.

• Valid driver’s license required and ability to be insured by Worley’s auto insurer.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC). Worley can provide NSTC certification training if needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

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.