CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
On-siteNederland, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Design, configure, test, and commission industrial automation systems including DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms. Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control logic, operator interfaces, and communication networks while performing factory and site acceptance testing. Integrate third-party systems using industry protocols and support cybersecurity, upgrades, and lifecycle management. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve system reliability, create technical documentation, and provide support during project execution and plant startup. Travel to customer sites as required for commissioning and troubleshooting.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with industrial automation and process control systems
- Hands-on experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Hands-on experience with Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- Hands-on experience with SCADA Systems
- Experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting PLC platforms
- Experience configuring operator graphics, alarms, trends, and control strategies
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC, and related networking technologies
- Ability to read and develop P&IDs, loop diagrams, control narratives, and electrical drawings
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Knowledge of ISA, IEC, NEC, and cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems
- Excellent communication, documentation, and customer-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related field
- 5+ years of experience with industrial automation and control systems
- Demonstrated experience supporting DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms in industrial manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, LNG, or related process industries
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) or ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Relevant vendor certifications in industrial control systems
- Experience with Honeywell Experion PKS
- Experience with Emerson DeltaV
- Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix
- Experience with FactoryTalk View SE/ME
- Experience with Wonderware / AVEVA System Platform
- Experience with OPC and industrial networking technologies
- Experience with Triconex
- Experience with Safety Manager
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
- Must be able to perform prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk
- Must be able to continuously require vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
- Must be able to frequently require standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling
- Must be able to occasionally require walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling bending, and crouching
- Must be able to work long hours on computer keyboard
- Must be able to pass E-Verify employment eligibility verification
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