RNG Controls & Automation Lead- Facilities Construction

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Job Description

We 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 Control Logix / Compact Logix 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.

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, Factory Talk 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

Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

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

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