Sr. Advisor - Automation & Systems Integration

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

This is for a Sr. Advisor - Automation & Systems Integration (Technical Excellence) within the Systems Integration group

The position is based in our offices in Houston, TX on a Hybrid basis with regular travel throughout the region as required.

The Role

The Sr. Advisor - Automation & Systems Integration (Technical Excellence) within the Systems Integration group reports to the Regional Director of Systems Integration and will provide strategic and technical guidance on a flexible, ad-hoc basis. This role brings decades of delivery experience and supports the business through targeted, high-value contributions.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood Automation and Control is the largest vendor-independent system integrator in the world with proven stability for more than 20 years. We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement and construction services to our customers across the globe. Our automation teams work on hands-on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. Hybrid in Houston, TX
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Objectives

1. Strategic & Technical Advisory

• Provide independent, senior-level technical guidance across automation and systems integration projects (DCS, SIS, PLC, OT systems).
• Specialized areas supported include (but are not limited to) Industrial Cybersecurity and Fired Heaters
• Advise on complex design decisions, architecture, and integration strategies to ensure robust, future-ready solutions.
• Support development of standardization, innovation, and digital integration approaches.

2. Proposal & Business Development Support

• Contribute to high-value proposals and pursuits, strengthening technical credibility and differentiators.
• Review and challenge solution strategies, execution plans, and commercial assumptions.
• Participate in client-facing engagements where senior technical authority enhances trust and confidence.

3. Project Assurance & Risk Mitigation

• Perform independent project reviews, health checks, and peer assists at key milestones.
• Identify technical, execution, and integration risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Support recovery planning for at-risk or complex programs.

4. Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer

• Provide coaching and mentorship to engineering and project delivery teams.
• Share lessons learned from past major projects to enhance team capability and delivery discipline.
• Contribute to succession planning and capability development within the organization.

5. Governance & Quality Oversight

• Support compliance with engineering standards, best practices, and safety requirements.
• Provide guidance on functional safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory considerations.
• Act as a technical authority in governance reviews and decision forums.

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