RNG Controls & Automation Lead- Facilities Construction

Turner & Townsend$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in E&I, automation, or controls in energy or industrial environments.
  • Experience in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), oil & gas, manufacturing, or similar operations.
  • Degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field preferred.
  • Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software including Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, and industrial networking troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead E&I support and onsite troubleshooting at RNG facilities.
  • Oversee maintenance and upgrades of IT/OT systems such as PLCs and electrical systems.
  • Act as the primary liaison for automation and controls vendors.
  • Coordinate vendor work scopes and ensure compliance with site standards.
  • Provide support for industrial networking and cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Interface with Operations & Maintenance to ensure reliable and safe system performance.
  • Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead technical initiatives in a growing industry.
  • Autonomy in managing complex projects and stakeholder coordination.
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and vendors.
  • Development of expertise in cutting-edge technology and controls systems.
  • A role that combines field engagement with strategic oversight.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking a RNG Controls & Automation Lead to provide technical leadership and hands-on support across multiple Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities. This role supports the Facilities Engineering and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams while serving as the primary point of contact for automation, instrumentation, and controls-related activities. The successful candidate will operate with autonomy, demonstrate strong technical and operational depth, and manage interfaces with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I)
  • Lead Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) support for RNG assets, including onsite troubleshooting and regular field engagement with site team.
  • Oversee maintenance and upgrades of IT/OT systems including:
    • Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLCs
    • Instrumentation and sensors
    • Alarm notification systems (e.g., Win-911 or similar)
    • Electrical systems such as VFDs, breakers, and control panels

Automation & Vendor Coordination
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all automation, controls, and instrumentation vendors.
  • Coordinate work scopes, troubleshoot vendor-delivered solutions, and ensure adherence to site standards.

Networking, IT & Cybersecurity Support
  • Provide working-level support for industrial networking (switches, VLANs, remote access, firewalls as applicable).
  • Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to uphold secure, compliant, and resilient OT environments.
  • Support cyber hardening activities, patching support, asset inventory, remote-access security, and compliance initiatives.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration
  • Interface with Operations & Maintenance to ensure reliability, uptime, and safe work execution.
  • Provide guidance on control system modifications, instrumentation specifications, and site improvements.
  • Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications
  • Minimum 10+ years in E&I, automation, or controls within energy, industrial, or similar environments.
  • Backgrounds in RNG, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities, or other industrial operations all considered.

Education
  • Degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related discipline (preferred but not required).

Technical Skills
  • Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, RSLinx, Historian tools, etc.).
  • Strong working knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, industrial networking, and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with ICS cybersecurity principles and site-level implementation.


Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

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