Senior Control Engineer

Senior Control Engineer

JOB-10045374

Anticipated Start Date

11/24/2025                                                                           

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an American natural gas and crude oil pipeline company with headquarters in Houston, Texas. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with extensive experience in PLC, HMI, and DCS systems to support capital project expansions in West Texas, Midland, and New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process control implementation, system configuration, and industry standards, with the ability to work independently and coordinate with stakeholders. Travel up to 60% domestically and the ability to lift 50 lbs and climb ladders are required.

Job Description

• Support of capital project expansion in West Texas, Midland, and New Mexico.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks as well as manage large amounts of work through others (like contractor support).
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization (operations and contractors), both verbally and in writing.

Skills Required

• A minimum of 5 years' experience on implementation of process control and related systems in processing plants is required.
• Extensive knowledge in industry standards for documentation, basic regulatory and discreet control, loop tuning, safety systems, and PLC configuration.
• Knowledge reading and developing of process, electrical, and instrumentation drawings, Cause and Effect Diagrams, specifications, and control narratives.
• Configuration experience in various HMI and PLC platforms along with function block and ladder logic programming.
• Working experience with Allen Bradley PLC is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Honeywell Experion DCS, and Triconex Safety Systems configuration experience is a plus.

Education/Training/Certifications

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or 10 years controls related experience is required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and climb a ladder.
• Ability to travel up to 60% domestically and be on call as required. Will need to go as far as West Texas for control support.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.”