Controls and Automation Engineer

Keystone Engineering Inc.

$80K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial control systems
  • Proficient in Allen-Bradley PLC and FactoryTalk or Wonderware HMI programming
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with a solution-oriented mindset
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and fully vaccinated for COVID-19
  • Ability to obtain a TWIC card

Responsibilities

  • Automate industrial control systems for oil & gas, chemical, and pipeline processes
  • Program PLCs and HMIs to meet project requirements
  • Support the design and development of effective control systems
  • Provide onsite support for commissioning and systems integration testing
  • Test, maintain, and modify existing control systems
  • Troubleshoot hardware and processes as they arise
  • Prepare specifications outlining performance requirements and standards

Benefits

  • Full-time position based in Houston, TX
  • Occasional travel to project sites
  • Opportunity to work on projects in oil & gas and chemical industries
  • Exposure to commissioning processes and system integration
  • Collaboration with project teams on innovative control solutions
  • Professional development opportunities in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
Position Type: Full-time

Location: Houston, TX

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements: Occasional

Essential Functions:

  • Automation for Industrial Control Systems - Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pipeline, Compression.
  • Programming PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces).
  • Assist with development and design process to build effective, efficient, and safe control systems.
  • Willingness to provide project onsite support as needed for commissioning (SAT) and systems integration testing (FAT) in fabrication facilities.
  • Assist with testing, maintaining, and modifying existing systems.
  • Assist with troubleshooting hardware and processes.
  • Assist with problem detection and solution implementation.
  • Assist with project control documentation as required.
  • Effective reporting and communication of task statuses with project team members and project lead.
  • Prepare specifications detailing performance requirements, design data, applicable codes/standards, and vendor drawing requirements with direction from supervisor.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience
  • Allen-Bradley or other PLC programming experience
  • FactoryTalk or Wonderware HMI programming experience
  • Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate
  • Attention to detail
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
  • Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
  • Able to obtain a TWIC card

Experience Preferred:

  • B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Engineer Intern Licensure
  • Pursuing Professional Engineering license
  • Previous experience with: upstream (production) facilities, midstream facilities, pipelines
  • Previous experience in oil & gas industry

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