Senior Control Engineer

JOB-10046686

Anticipated Start Date

6/1/2026                                                                        

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 Mont Belvieu. 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 40% 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 Mont Belvieu.
• 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

• 10 years controls related experience is 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

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and climb a ladder.
• Ability to travel up to 40% domestically and be on call as required. Will need to go as far as Midland/West Texas/ Mont Belvieu areas