Control Systems Specialist, Senior

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX seeks a Control Systems Engineering Specialist, Senior to lead automation and control systems projects. The role involves documentation, meetings, programming, graphics development, industrial networking, and testing.

Requirements include hands-on experience with industrial control systems, Honeywell/DeltaV/Experion PKS, and strong English communication. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel may be expected.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience with programmable logic controllers and industrial control systems.
• Experience with OT hardware and field troubleshooting.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and control systems projects, including documentation and meetings.
• Develop control system logic using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, and related languages.
• Develop HMI graphics across OEM applications and vendor software.
• Provide technical support for installation, commissioning, and turnarounds.
• Coordinate with operations, projects teams, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE standards and company procedures.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Programming

Field troubleshooting

HMI graphics development

Project leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Associate degree in technical field (minimum)

Tools

Honeywell TDC 3000

Experion PKS

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Control Systems Engineering Specialist, Senior to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Control System Engineering Specialist will lead automation and control systems projects, including documentation, meetings, programming, graphics development, industrial networking, and testing.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Areas of Responsibility will include:

• Knowledge of the following global work processes: MOC, DCS, SIS, Reliability, Alarm Management, PHA, and Custody Transfer.
• Provide effective leadership and support for Project Execution.
• Interact closely with designated operations, projects organization, vendors and technical staff.
• Fundamental knowledge of instrumentation systems, procedures and regulations- (DCS, SIS, PLC, Relay,ICS, etc)
• Develop specifications for various Operational Technology (OT) hardware equipment such as switches, firewalls, routers, servers, media converters, and patch panels.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, work processes, engineering guides, general specifications, and good engineering practice
• Individual needs to be adept at field troubleshooting various control systems and components.
• Provide technical support for project related activities (loop checks, installation/commissioning, etc.) and turnaround planning.
• Develop control system logic using various programming languages, including Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts, Function Blocks, and Instruction List.
• Develop custom industrial Human Machine Interface (HMI) graphics across a variety of OEM applications.
• Solicit software and hardware quotations from manufacturers and vendors as required.
• Gather and record information from client provided documentation, vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in development of software applications.
• Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university preferred. An associates degree in a technical field is a minimum requirement.
• Hands on experience with computer programming, industrial control systems, robotics or other highly technical systems.
• 7+ years of experience with one or more industrial control systems. Preferably Honeywell (TDC 3000 or Experion PKS) and/or Emerson DeltaV systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Proficiency with computer based work, and ability to learn and work in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office 365.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled