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Senior Instrument & Control Engineer
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77032, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Clayton Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $100,000-$130,000/year
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, wellness plan, flexible spending account, stock options, performance-based incentives, and more.
Senior Instrument & Control Engineer Responsibilities:
- Perform instrument sizing, selection, and calibration for devices such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature elements, and control valves.
- Prepare, review, and update P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, interlock matrices, cause & effect tables, and process tuning documentation.
- Specify and review instrumentation datasheets, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and system architecture drawings.
- Develop, configure, and optimize PLC logic, DCS strategies, and HMI graphics for process monitoring and operator interfaces.
- Configure alarm management systems and ensure seamless communication between field devices, PLCs, DCS, HMIs, and higher-level SCADA systems.
- Lead and support commissioning activities, including FAT/SAT, loop checks, calibration verification, and control strategy tuning in the field.
- Provide field troubleshooting expertise for instrumentation, control systems, and communication networks.
- Conduct on-site diagnostics, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Maintain backups, calibration records, interlock documentation, and version control of PLC, DCS, and HMI systems.
- Train operators and maintenance staff on the proper use and troubleshooting of systems.
- Ensure compliance with IEC, ISA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA standards.
- Conduct and support SIL studies, HAZOP reviews, and risk assessments.
- Implement and verify safety instrumented systems (SIS) to meet SIL requirements.
- Support cybersecurity practices for industrial control networks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
:
- Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or equivalent).
- Experience with DCS platforms (Emerson Delta
V, Client Experion, Yokogawa, ABB, or similar). - Skilled in HMI development and configuration.
- Strong knowledge of process tuning, interlock matrices, cause & effect tables, and field documentation.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC, etc.).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or EPLAN for control system drawings.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and field collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in control and instrumentation engineering with a focus on PLC, DCS, HMI, SIL, and field troubleshooting.
- Certification in PLC/DCS programming or functional safety (TÜV Functional Safety Engineer/Professional) preferred.
- Extensive field commissioning and troubleshooting experience in petrochemical, hydrogen, syngas, or process industries preferred.
- Knowledge of advanced process control (APC), SCADA integration, and cybersecurity best practices preferred.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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