Control System Engineer

Walker Lovell; Arkansas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional compensation package

Influence on digitalisation and cybersecurity

Work with senior engineers and leadership

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Controls Engineer to oversee automation and control systems at a mission-critical site focusing on clean energy. The role demands expertise in Allen Bradley and Rockwell systems. You will design, develop, and maintain control systems while mentoring junior engineers. This position offers autonomy and a substantial influence on infrastructure upgrades crucial for the company's decarbonization efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of controls/automation experience in a complex manufacturing setting.
• Strong grasp of ICS cybersecurity and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain control systems for PLC-connected devices.
• Respond to urgent technical issues to ensure plant uptime.
• Document and track compliance across all control systems.
• Collaborate on network infrastructure to ensure system integrity.
• Mentor junior team members and build internal engineering capability.

Skills

Controls/automation experience

Proficiency with Allen Bradley systems

ICS cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Overview

Controls Engineer – Advanced Automation & Clean Energy for a mission-critical chemical manufacturing site. You will lead automation and control systems at a site actively investing in decarbonization, with a focus on low- and zero-carbon petrochemical production—placing you at the intersection of heavy industry and clean energy. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role offering real autonomy, strategic influence, and the chance to drive infrastructure upgrades that matter.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Exceptional compensation package reflecting seniority, technical depth, and site-level ownership
• Lead the automation evolution of a major industrial plant using Allen Bradley and Rockwell tech
• Influence OT/IT integration, digitalisation, and cybersecurity at infrastructure level
• Join a clean-tech innovator scaling production and reliability across North America
• Work with senior engineers, leadership, and external vendors in a role built on trust and delivery

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for PLC-connected devices across the site
• Respond to urgent technical issues and ensure plant uptime through rapid problem-solving
• Own documentation, schematics, and compliance tracking across all control systems
• Collaborate on network infrastructure, bridging OT and IT to ensure system integrity and security
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building internal engineering capability

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Tech, or a related field
• 3+ years of controls/automation experience in a complex manufacturing setting
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation systems
• Strong grasp of ICS cybersecurity, communication protocols, and OT/IT collaboration
• Calm under pressure, confident communicator, and proactive problem-solver

Who This Suits

You’re a hands-on Controls Engineer who’s ready to step beyond support—someone who wants to lead systems that power real industry. You thrive in technical complexity, want your voice heard, and are ready to grow with a forward-thinking business investing for the long term.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing