Control Systems Manager

Nippon Sanso MATHESON; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso MATHESON in Irving, TX seeks a Control Systems Manager to lead automation strategy for air separation plants. You will head a team of automation engineers, drive capital projects from design through commissioning, and ensure maximum uptime, safety, and efficiency across facilities.

The role requires strong PLC/SCADA expertise, leadership experience, and a track record of delivering continuous improvements in a continuous-process manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial automation or OT within a continuous-process manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of direct people management or formal team leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or 10 years of equivalent control systems project engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct a multidisciplinary automation team, providing mentorship and technical direction across plant controls, OT, and APC.
• Set and enforce standards for PLC/SCADA programming, code management, and engineering documentation across the fleet.
• Manage capital budgets and vendor/system integrator engagements.
• Support 24/7/365 plant operations, lead root-cause investigations to prevent recurrences.
• Govern OT infrastructure with high availability, data historization, and cybersecurity adherence.
• Oversee upgrades to maintenance programs and change management systems.
• Drive energy efficiency and performance through APC and AI/digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

PLC/SCADA programming

Leadership

Mentorship

Automation strategy

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree (Electrical/Chemical/Automation/Control Systems) or related

Tools

SCADA systems

Process control software

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Control Systems Manager to lead the automation, operational technology, and advanced process control strategy for our air separation plants. In this role, you will lead a team of automation engineers, manage complex engineering projects from conception to completion, and ensure maximum system uptime, safety, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise in PLC/SCADA programming with strong leadership capabilities to drive continuous improvement and technological innovation across our facilities. This role is based out of the Irving, TX office.

Essential Functions:

Direct a multidisciplinary automation team, providing mentorship and technical direction across plant controls, project engineering, operational technology (OT), and advanced process control (APC).

Establish and enforce company-wide standards for PLC/SCADA programming, code management, and engineering documentation across the plant fleet.

Manage department logistics, including setting key performance indicators (KPIs), estimating capital project budgets, and managing specialized external vendors or system integrators.

Support 24/7/365 continuous plant operations by ensuring all control system needs are met and minimizing production downtime, while leading full root-cause investigations into any control system failures or anomalies to implement corrective actions and prevent future occurrences.

Govern plant Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure by ensuring high availability, robust data historization, and strict adherence to safety codes, industry standards, and corporate cybersecurity protocols.

Oversee and maintain upgrades of departmental and corporate business systems like maintenance programs, electronic management of change systems, inventory management systems, etc.

Drive plant energy efficiency and performance optimization by guiding the development and deployment of Advanced Process Control (APC), while actively pursuing AI systems, new automation technologies, and digital transformation projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

8+ years of progressive experience in industrial automation, control systems engineering, or operational technology within a continuous-process manufacturing environment is required

3+ years of Direct people management or formal team leadership experience, with a proven track record of developing and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams is preferred

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (Electrical, Chemical, Automation/Control Systems, Mechanical, or closely related technical discipline) OR 10 years of equivalent control systems project engineering experience is preferred

Work Experience

5+ years of Demonstrated track record of successfully managing automation capital projects (CapEx) from design through final commissioning is preferred

5+ years of Strong background in process optimization, with exposure to Advanced Process Control (APC), multivariable optimization, or digital transformation/AI systems integration is preferred

5+ years of Experience with air separation units, including compressors, turbomachinery and distillation columns is preferred