Automation Controls Specialist

Requisition ID:296101

• Relocation Authorized:National - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing and building an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing Facility located at Generation Park in Houston, TX. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

The Construction Automation Specialist supports the day-to-day operation, setup, and maintenance of Construction Automation systems on an assigned construction project. This role provides hands-on support for digital tools, workflows, and field-related technology used by construction, project controls, ES&H, commissioning, and other project teams. Working under the direction of the Construction Automation Lead, the Construction Automation Specialist focuses on system setup, user support, troubleshooting, andmaintainingreliable Construction Automation operations in an active construction environment. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Construction Automation systems and tools in the field.
• Assist with system setup, configuration, and basic administration, including reports, user access, and security roles.
• Monitor system usage and data quality and address routine issues impacting daily operations.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of software issues and escalate complex issues to the Construction Automation Lead.
• Provide day-to-day user support, including onboarding, basic training, and issue resolution for project teams and contractors.
• Work directly with field personnel to resolve issues and ensure effective use of Construction Automation tools.
• Follow approved Construction Automation standards, configurations, and procedures.
• Document common issues, resolutions, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting construction technology, digital systems, or site-based IT/automation environments.
• Hands-on experience with construction or field technology platforms, including document management systems, reporting tools, mobile applications, or similar systems.
• Comfortable working in an active construction or industrial site environment.
• Basic understanding of construction functions, disciplines, and workflows across capital projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine system, application, and device issues in a field environment.
• Ability to work effectively with field personnel, supervisors, and contractors.
• Ability to communicate technical issues in clear, practical terms to end users.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience supporting drone-based data capture and processing workflows (e.g., Propeller, DroneDeploy).
• Hands-on experience with low-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate) supporting field or operational use cases.
• Familiarity with construction/project platforms such as TEAMWorks, SetRoute, Smart Completions, Procore, or similar systems.
• Experience managing user access, security roles, and basic configuration in construction or enterprise applications.
• Experience supporting reporting, data validation, or basic analytics tied to construction workflows.
• Prior experience on construction or industrial project sites (semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, or similar).

Physical / Work Environment

• Full-time assignment at an active construction project site.
• Significant time spent in field environments supporting crews directly.
• Requires walking, climbing, and working in outdoor conditions.
• May require travel across different areas of the project site.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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