Controls Systems Engineer — State-of-the-Art Plant Startup

CPS, Inc.

Hopkinsville (KY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The CPS, Inc. team in Western Kentucky is building a cutting-edge TNT plant and seeks a Control Systems Engineer to assure control, automation, and safety instrumented systems for the project. The role spans architecture, cybersecurity, commissioning support, and long-term asset reliability for a state-of-the-art facility.

Minimum requirements include a B.S. in Engineering and 3+ years in industrial control within the chemicals/explosives/refining/petrochemical sectors.

Qualifications

B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering.
3+ years in industrial control systems in chemicals/explosives/refining/petrochemical industries preferred.
Experience with DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, DeltaV Live, AMS Device Manager, and PLCs.

Responsibilities

Assure control system architecture and design from FEED onwards.
Review EPCM control philosophies, cause & effect, and specs.
Ensure alignment with company standards and cybersecurity requirements.
Support SIL determination and SIS design assurance.
Provide technical support during installation, loop checking, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.
Develop alarm management, operating interfaces, and training.
Ensure control system readiness aligns with OR milestones.