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Control System - Automation Engineer (Remote)

Tetra Tech Inc

  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate has strong PLC programming experience within oil and gas facilities, understands control system documentation, and is comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a client's operations and engineering teams. This fulltime role involves supporting field assets by remotely connecting to client systems and assisting with troubleshooting, updates, and control logic changes as needed.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationThe Woodlands, TX (
    Remote
    )
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1966

    Description

    We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well-established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best-in-class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.

    TIGA is seeking an experienced Control Systems / Automation Engineer to provide remote PLC programming and controls support for one of our oil and gas clients. This fulltime role involves supporting field assets by remotely connecting to client systems and assisting with troubleshooting, updates, and control logic changes as needed.

    The ideal candidate has strong PLC programming experience within oil and gas facilities, understands control system documentation, and is comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a client's operations and engineering teams.

    Work Schedule & Location

    Fulltime: 40 hours per week

    Work arrangement: Primarily remote

    Travel: Occasional travel may be required

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Provide remote PLC programming and controls support for oil and gas assets
    • Commissioning, modify, and troubleshoot PLC control logic
    • Support midstream facilities, compressor stations, and CTBs facilities.
    • Interface with client systems by remotely accessing operational assets
    • Review and interpret P&IDs and other control system documentation
    • Support commissioning activities, system checkouts, and troubleshooting efforts
    • Work with control narratives, cause and effect documents, and other engineering deliverables
    • Collaborate with client personnel to resolve control related issues efficiently

    Required Skills & Experience:

    • Strong experience with PLC programming and control logic development
    • Rockwell Automation Controllers (ControlLogix and CompactLogix)
    • Redlion Protocol Converters (DA10, DA50 and DA70)
    • Familiarity with oil and gas operations and facilities
    • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
    • Understanding of standard control system processes, including:
    • Control narratives
    • Cause and effect documentation
    • Commissioning and system checkouts
    • Ability to work independently in a remote support environment

    Requirements:

    • 7+ years of relevant control systems or automation experience
    • Experience working with Redlion protocol converters
    • Engineering degree (Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related discipline)

    Additional Information:

    • Client will provide day-to-day task priorities and operational direction
    • This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to support critical systems in a production environment

    Benefits:

    • 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
    • Dental Insurance
    • Health Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
    • Paid time off
    • Performance Bonus
    • Career Growth Opportunities and Training

    WHY TIGA

    In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

    TIGA, a Tetra Tech Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among TIGA's core values. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

    Additional Information

    • Organization: 227 DSX

    About Company

    Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.

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