Controls System Engineer

CPS Inc.; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc. is hiring a Control Systems Engineer to oversee architecture, design, and safety of control systems for a large TNT project in Western Kentucky. The role spans from FEED through commissioning and into long-term asset reliability, with emphasis on cybersecurity, safety instrumented systems, and site readiness.

The position requires a B.S. in a related engineering field and 3+ years in industrial control environments, plus hands-on experience with DeltaV and PLCs.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial control systems in chemicals/explosives/refining/petrochemical sectors preferred.
• Experience with DeltaV and related tools, PLCs, and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with IEC 61511 and functional safety principles.
• Commissioning and start-up experience; knowledge of safety standards (NIST SP 800-82).
• Strong cybersecurity awareness as it relates to control systems.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Assurance – validate control system architecture & design from FEED onwards.
• Review control philosophies, cause & effect, and specs.
• Ensure alignment with company standards and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support functional safety – SIL determination and SIS design assurance and testing.
• Provide technical support during installation, loop checking, FAT/SAT, and start-up.
• Support development of alarm management, operating interfaces, and training.

Skills

Project coordination

Safety-focused mindset

Industrial control systems

Commissioning experience

Cybersecurity awareness

Functional safety

NIST SP 800-82

IEC 61511

Aluminum Bradley PLCs

Industrial networks

HART|Modbus|Ethernet/IP

Education

B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering

Tools

DeltaV Suite

DeltaV SIS

DeltaV Live

AMS Device Manager

Acronis

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Motor Controls

Low Voltage Distribution

Ethernet/IP

Modbus RTU/Modbus TCP

HART

Job description

Be part of the team building a brand new TNT plant in Western Kentucky. This is the first TNT plant in the US since 1986. This TNT facility is using state-of-the-art automation and a novel waste neutralization process to make it one of the most high-tech, safe and environmentally friendly TNT plants ever constructed. They are using the same chemical process as in 1986 but with a different production method altogether. There won't be any wastewater, and it will be done in a way to not put out the pollutants. U.S. investment comes courtesy of a $435 million military contract to build and operate the first domestic source of the explosive chemical.

Summary

The Control Systems Engineer is responsible for engineering assurance of all control, automation, and safety instrumented systems for the TNT Project. The role ensures that control system architecture, hardware, software, and cybersecurity are fit for purpose, compliant, and support safe operation, commissioning, and long term asset reliability. Following commissioning, the role transitions to a site based Controls Engineer supporting plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Assurance – Assure control system architecture & design from FEED onwards
• Review EPCM control philosophies, cause & effect, & specs
• Ensure alignment with company standards and cybersecurity requirements
• Functional Safety Support – SIL determination and SIS design assurance
• Ensure safety functions are correctly implemented and tested
• Participate in safety validation activities
• Construction & Commissioning – Provide technical support during installation & loop checking
• Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities
• Resolve control system issues during start up
• Operational Readiness – Support development of alarm management, operating interfaces, and training
• Ensure control system readiness aligns with OR milestones

Requirements

• B.S., Chemical, Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in industrial control systems in the chemicals / explosives / refining / petrochemical industries preferred
• Experience with DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, DeltaV Live, AMS Device Manager, Acronis, Allen Bradley PLCs, Motor Controls, Low Voltage Distribution, and industrial networks; communication protocols – HART, Ethernet I/P, Modbus RTU, Mobus TCP
• Knowledge of IEC 61511 / functional safety principles
• Commissioning and start up experience
• NIST SP 800-82

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