Automation & Controls Specialist

• Design, develop, configure, and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems
• Program and support PLC systems using Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and Siemens platforms
• Configure and support HMI and SCADA systems, including AVEVA solutions
• Develop control narratives, I/O lists, instrument specifications, loop drawings, and control system documentation
• Participate in LOPA and functional safety reviews
• Support Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design, implementation, and testing for SIL 1, SIL 2, and SIL 3 applications
• Perform system integration, FATs, SATs, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities
• Support brownfield and greenfield automation projects
• Travel to operating facilities and project sites across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and surrounding Gulf Coast regions
• Work collaboratively with operations personnel, maintenance teams, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, process efficiency, safety, and operational performance

• 7-15 years of experience in Automation, Industrial Controls, Instrumentation, PLC Programming, Control Systems, or related disciplines
• Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs
• Strong hands-on experience with HMI and SCADA platforms
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial networking and communications
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Midstream, LNG, Pipeline, Petrochemical, Industrial Manufacturing, or related industries
• Working knowledge of Functional Safety
• Working knowledge of LOPA studies
• Working knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Working knowledge of SIL 1, SIL 2, and SIL 3 applications
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and field execution activities
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in client-facing environments
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites as required
• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred)
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), EIT, or equivalent professional designation (preferred)
• TÜV Functional Safety certification is an asset
• Experience with AVEVA, Wonderware, Factory Talk, WinCC, Ignition, or similar platforms (preferred)
• Previous EPC/EPCM project experience (preferred)
• Experience supporting both operations and project execution environments (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and troubleshooting industrial automation and control systems, with a strong focus on PLC programming, HMI and SCADA systems, and functional safety. Proven ability to support commissioning, startup, and field execution activities while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• PLC Programming
• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• Siemens PLCs
• HMI and SCADA Systems
• Functional Safety

• Industrial Automation
• Control Systems
• Instrumentation
• System Integration
• Loop Drawings
• Control System Documentation
• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• LOPA Studies
• Troubleshooting
• Field Execution

• Problem-Solving
• Independent Work
• Collaboration

• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
• EIT
• TÜV Functional Safety Certification

• Oil & Gas
• Midstream
• LNG
• Pipeline
• Petrochemical
• Industrial Manufacturing

• AVEVA
• Wonderware
• Factory Talk
• WinCC
• Ignition