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Senior Engineer, Process Controls Automation

houston, tx • Posted 3 days ago
Remote Contract Engineering

  • Design, program, configure, test, and implement automation solutions for manual and business processes
  • Lead and execute capital projects for automation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company guidelines
  • Analyze business processes and recommend automation strategies, including lifecycle management and optimization
  • Develop reusable automation scripts, frameworks, and smart workflows to replicate and improve processes
  • Architect, implement, and support distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
  • Architect, implement, and support functional safety systems (BMS & ESD)
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance automation equipment and systems, ensuring safety and reliability
  • Direct and mentor technicians and contractors in the construction and enhancement of automation systems
  • Conduct technical studies, feasibility reviews, and process hazard analyses to determine optimal automation solutions
  • Lead integration efforts for data collection, system optimization, and communication infrastructure
  • Produce and maintain project documentation, including I/O lists, alarm databases, control narratives, and drawings
  • Support and implement information security measures for automation cyber assets
  • Participate in incident investigations, technical committees, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Travel to facilities as needed, supporting operations and commissioning activities, including Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT)

Requirements

  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in automation
  • Intermediate proficiency in PLC/DCS configuration, industrial communication protocols, and troubleshooting
  • Expertise in process control optimization, tuning, and sequential functions
  • Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 standards
  • Willingness to travel (30-50%), including outdoor work in varying conditions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automation solutions, including proficiency in PLC/DCS configuration and process control optimization. Capable of leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • PLC/DCS Configuration
  • Process Control Optimization
  • Automation Solutions Design
  • Technical Documentation Production
  • Compliance with NEC/NFPA 70 Standards

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

  • Automation Solutions
  • Process Control Optimization
  • Troubleshooting
  • Lifecycle Management
  • Automation Scripting
  • Control Systems Architecture
  • Functional Safety Systems
  • Industrial Communication Protocols
  • Data Collection Integration
  • Project Management

Soft Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication

Industry Keywords

  • Capital Projects
  • Technical Studies
  • Feasibility Reviews
  • Process Hazard Analyses
  • Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
  • Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

Tools & Technologies

  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Remote Terminal Units (RTU)
  • Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
  • Automation Cyber Assets

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