Controls Project Manager-Automated Trailer Fill - Irving, TX

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. is seeking a Controls Project Manager for the Irving, TX location to lead automation CapEx projects and the ATLAS platform rollout across facilities involved in cryogenic trailer filling.

The role emphasizes managing budgets, schedules, safety protocols, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include leading panel upgrades, wiring retrofits, and software migration from legacy systems to modern CTI/Siemens hardware with Ignition/WinCC/HMI platforms,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Automation/Control Systems, Mechanical) or 10 years' equivalent control systems experience.
• Experience managing multi-site capital projects (CapEx) and panel retrofits.
• Experience with FDA/medical-grade validation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation CapEx and migration projects for trailer loading zones within scope, on time and within budget.
• Oversee physical and electrical execution of automated fill zone upgrades and hardware migrations.
• Coordinate with corporate engineering, operations, QA, logistics, and distribution teams to ensure zero shipping disruption.

Skills

Automation Capex

Project leadership

PLC/HMI expertise

Cross-functional coordination

Risk & safety

MOC experience

Documentation & validation

Industrial networking

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

10 years equivalent control systems experience

Tools

Siemens CTI hardware

Ignition SCADA

WinCC & SIMATIC HMI

OPC UA / PROFINET

Job description

Controls Project Manager-Automated Trailer Fill - Irving, TX

JOB SUMMARY

Weare seeking an Controls Project Manager- Automated Trailer Fill based out ofthe Irving, TX office to modernize and support our cryogenic trailer fillingoperations. In this role, you will manage and execute automation capitalprojects (CapEx) and control system modernization strategies, driving therollout of our ATLAS platform across legacy facilities. You will be responsiblefor leading multi-site panel retrofits, managing budgets and timelines, andoverseeing the deployment of critical process safety controls, productivityKPIs, and the automated documentation required for bulk liquid medical gasshipments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Orchestrate automation CapEx and migration projects for trailer loading zones by identifying obsolete infrastructure, managing lifecycle risks, and directing ATLAS upgrades smoothly, on time, within budget, and to scope.
• Lead the physical and electrical execution of automated fill zone upgrades, managing full cabinet teardowns, the removal of legacy components, and the installation of new CTI or Siemens hardware, physical wiring layouts, and modernized assemblies.
• Collaborate closely with plant Controls Engineers on ATLAS modernization projects where physical fill zone wiring is retained, ensuring seamless alignment while rewriting software loading logic and upgrading traditional HMIs to modern Ignition SCADA platforms.
• Generate, review, and revise highly detailed schematic wiring diagrams, loop sheets, panel layout drawings, and updated P&IDs to reflect the newly modernized trailer loading and product analysis infrastructure accurately.
• Coordinate extensively cross-functional projects with corporate engineering, plant operations, quality assurance, logistics, and distribution teams to ensure seamless delivery with zero disruption to shipping schedules.
• Direct specialized external electrical contractors, panel fabricators, and system integrators to guarantee strict adherence to corporate engineering standards, safety requirements, project scope, and timelines.
• Draft and enforce strict Management of Change (MOC) protocols for capital project deployments, executing pre-commissioning safety reviews, risk assessments, and software validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) before trailer loading systems go live.
• Oversee the integration of critical process safety controls, emergency shutdown logic, and specialized analytical instrumentation to ensure all projects minimize operational risk and accurately verify product purity.
• Track and manage project milestones that directly improve plant productivity KPIs, ensuring new system installations optimize loading zone uptime, minimize venting losses, and maximize trailer capacities.

REQUIRED FOR ALL JOBS

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree 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 engineering experience. Preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5 years with degree, 10 years without. Experience in control systems engineering with a heavy emphasis on managing multi-site capital projects (CapEx), hardware retrofits, panel rebuilds, and system migrations is preferred
• 3+ years of demonstrated track record of successfully managing automation projects from design through final commissioning, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to scope is preferred
• 1+ year of practical experience managing projects within strictly regulated manufacturing environments utilizing formal Management of Change (MOC) and executing validation protocols (FDA/medical-grade) is preferred
• 1+ year of experience working with air separation units (ASUs), bulk liquid loading facilities, or cryogenic fluid transfer systems is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced ability to generate, interpret, and modify electrical schematic wiring diagrams, panel layout drawings, P&IDs, control narratives, and logic diagrams for major capital upgrades in automated loading zones.
• Strong technical proficiency in PLC systems, with a specific focus on migrating legacy architectures (such as Siemens SIMATIC S5/S7) over to modernized CTI platforms.
• Deep understanding of multiple HMI/visualization and DCS platforms, with core expertise in deploying Inductive Automation/Ignition, Siemens WinCC, and SIMATIC HMI software for trailer loading automation.
• Mastery of industrial networking and communication protocols including OPC UA, MODBUS RTU/TCP, PROFINET, and Ethernet/IP needed to bridge new ATLAS hardware with plant infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge of drafting and executing control system validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) to maintain a validated, compliant state for major upgrades within medical-grade/FDA regulated fluid transfer environments.
• Profound understanding of Management of Change (MOC) processes and rigid change-control frameworks within continuous-process manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and specifically Microsoft Project and Power BI.
• Exceptional project coordination, leadership, and communication skills to drive external contractors, field technicians, and cross-functional teams toward tight commissioning deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working Condition: This role will be performed primarily in an office environment, requiring extensive daily usage of a computer, and other office equipment.
• Working Condition: This role supports 24/7 operations and requires occasional night and/or weekend remote support.
• Working Condition: Field Coverage will potentially occur wherever Matheson has a facility, and during any season.
• Physical Demands: Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Physical Demands: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Condition: This role will be performed in office environments as well as in industrial field environments. While performing duties of this job it would occasionally be required to:
• Be exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (e.g. operating plant).
• Be exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. cold box valves, filling trailers).
• Be exposed to high, precarious places (e.g. cold box, repair work).
• Be exposed to high noise levels (e.g. Plant rounds, maintenance).
• Working Condition: May also be required to work from a home location, which must be conducive to performing the role and duties, including virtual/video meetings.
• Working Condition: Must sign NDA, have a clear driving record and pass background check and drug test.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS ESTIMATED AMOUNT BRIEF DESCRIPTION

• 25% Potential Field Coverage

Pay Range $140,000 to $160,000 Annual + bonus plan eligibility

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AAM/F/VET/Disability