Controls Engineer

Jobtailor; Sisters (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a mid-to-senior level Controls Engineer in Oregon to design and implement instrumentation and control systems for industrial processes. You will review diagrams, develop control narratives, and specify instrumentation for safety and efficiency.

The role involves PLC programming, panel fabrication review, and supporting startup activities. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in relevant industries, strong knowledge of ISA/NFPA/UL standards, and proficiency with Modbus/HART

Qualifications

• 7+ years of controls engineering experience in industrial sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Familiar with ISA, NFPA, UL, safety codes and industry standards.
• Proficient in process control instrumentation and Modbus/HART.
• PLC programming experience and data communication proficiency.
• Experience tuning control loops is a plus.
• Studio 5000 PLC programming software experience.

Responsibilities

• Review PFDs, P&IDs, electrical drawings and manuals to align with control system requirements.
• Design I&C specifications, control narratives and cause-effect matrices.
• Specify measurement instrumentation for automated process control and plant safety.
• Perform PLC programming.
• Prepare UL panel drawings for fabrication.
• Participate in HAZOP studies.
• Support review of contractor RFIs.
• Assist Field Service with remote and on-site troubleshooting.
• Plan and participate in on-site startup and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines throughout the company.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and accuracy.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Process control instrumentation

Data communication protocols

Modbus

HART

Travel readiness

Safety codes familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), electrical drawings, and operations manuals to ensure alignment with control system requirements.
• Design and develop instrumentation and control (I&C) specifications, control narratives, and cause-and-effect matrices to support safe, reliable, and efficient system operation.
• Specify measurement and analysis instrumentation and control components for automated industrial process control and plant safety.
• Perform PLC programming.
• Prepare and review UL panel drawings for fabrication.
• Participate in project HAZOP studies.
• Support the review and response to contractor RFIs.
• Support Field Service work with through remote and on-site troubleshooting and optimization.
• Plan and participate in on-site startup and commissioning activities.
• Interact with other engineering disciplines and departments throughout the company.
• Seek ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness in all work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This is a mid to senior-level position requiring 7+ years of controls engineering experience in some of or all the following industries: Renewable Natural Gas and Biogas to Energy; Gas Processing; Chemical; Power; Waste Management; Environmental Air Quality Control Systems; Industrial Process Automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar technical field from an accredited university.
• Working knowledge of ISA, NFPA, UL, safety codes, fire codes, and other industry standards.
• Proficiency in process control instrumentation and common data communication protocols including Modbus and HART.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and data communication.
• Experience tuning control loops.
• Proficiency in Studio 5000 PLC programing software.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.