Senior Engineer, Process Control Automation

Role Overview

• Independently lead the design, programming, configuration, testing, and implementation of process automation solutions for large, complex systems (e.g., full gas plant builds, high-IO-count installations, integrated PLC/HMI/server architectures)
• Lead and execute capital projects for automation systems end-to-end, 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)
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance automation equipment and systems, ensuring safety and reliability
• Conduct technical studies, feasibility reviews, and process hazard analyses
• Lead integration efforts for data collection and system optimization
• Support and implement information security measures
• Produce and maintain automation system documentation
• Lead alarm rationalization efforts, implement results, and monitor alarm system performance
• Build out and support remote operations applications and OT systems
• Maintain operational effectiveness through control loop tuning and loop health analysis
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to other engineers and technicians, sharing best practices
• Respond to after-hours and weekend support requests as needed
• Travel to facilities as needed

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5 or more years of relevant automation engineering experience
• Advanced PLC/DCS proficiency
• Advanced control loop tuning and loop health analysis proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to lead and design automation systems independently
• Ability to mentor and lead other engineers/technicians on technical work
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:
• Travel up to 25% to facilities and project sites
• Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, in support of after-hours and on-call needs
• Operate a company vehicle on site premises and/or public roads
• Work safely in industrial environments, around large machinery, chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in varying weather conditions
• Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment when on site

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus 8%
• 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services