Controls Engineer​/Controls Systems Engineer

Controls and Instrumentation Systems Engineer

Located near Conroe/Spring, TX, an Oil and Gas/Energy industry leader, is currently seeking an Industrial Controls and Instrumentation/Engineering Specialist to support automation, process reliability, and technology integration across multiple production areas. This position plays a key role in ensuring that automated equipment, control platforms, and information systems operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and implement control systems for automated production and packaging equipment
• Develop software for PLCs, HMIs, and related automation platforms
• Conduct testing, validation, and commissioning of new or upgraded systems
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues in existing control architectures
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including system specs and operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, codes, and industry regulations
• Provide training and guidance to plant personnel on system operation and best practices
• Perform routine system updates, patches, and maintenance activities
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and technology vendors on hardware and software needs
• Support capital projects and planned outages with required control system modifications
• Identify opportunities to improve process performance and implement innovative automation solutions
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with plant operations
• Develop and apply safety instrumented system (SIS) strategies to reduce operational risk

Education, Skills and Qualifications, Other Requirements:

• BS degree required; preferred fields include Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing plant environment
• Previous Energy Industry/Oil and Gas products industry experience is desired.
• Proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell Control Logix, Modicon, or similar)
• Experience with DCS systems/process control software is a plus
• Knowledge of HMI development and configuration
• Ability to interpret PFDs and P and

Benefits offered include:
Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, (PPO) with low out-of-pocket employee costs. Life Insurance coverage offered. Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & AFLAC offered. Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match. Additional benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday time off as well as an Employee Wellness program.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.