DCS Control Engineer

Puffer-Sweiven; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven is seeking an automation software engineer in Texas to design, implement, and optimize control system applications for process industries. You will work with DCS configurations, PLC programming, SIS, alarm management, and HMI graphics (iFIX), collaborating with plant engineers and vendors to deliver reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes supporting safety systems, modernization, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Related experience includes DCS or automation software development and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and with customers, management, and sales teams.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical automation problems.
• Experience with standard programming practices for reliable software logic.

Responsibilities

• Configure DCS and PLC programs, including SIS and alarm management.
• Participate in designing, configuring, testing, debugging and documenting automation applications.
• Apply standard programming practices to ensure robust software.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors for problem diagnosis and integration.
• Develop innovative automation solutions to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Plan and execute software upgrade releases and interface development.

Skills

DCS configuration

PLC programming

HMI design

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

iFIX

SCADA

DeltaV

SIS

Alarm management

Job description

Company Description

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

Specialties

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation

Company Description

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

Specialties

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation
• Maintenance & Repair Services

Do you have the skill sets listed below, or a combination thereof? How about the experience, training, or education to take on the following responsibilities?

• DCS configuration and PLC programming, such as:
  • Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
  • Alarm Management
  • Burner Management
  • HMI graphics (iFIX)
  • Simple or complex loops
  • Batch
  • Ladder logic
  • SCADA
• Participate in designing, configuring, testing, debugging and documenting user applications in various software products
• Apply generally accepted programming standards and techniques to assure efficient program logic
• Act as liaison with manufacturers and vendors of software and application products, especially relating to problem diagnosis and resolution
• Discover inspiring methods that bring great value to the customer by identifying and providing innovative solutions
• Expertise in implementing automation strategies, optimizing process control, and investigate process control related issues by coordinating with plant process and control engineers
• Experience with Cloud Based Virtual environments and knowledge of basic network architectures.
• Plan and execute software version upgrade releases and custom interfaces

Can you answer yes to the following questions? (Perks of Joining our Team)

• Does working on a collaborative project team at our corporate office sound like your dream job, or are you more invigorated working on customer sites? (we offer both options or combination thereof)
• Do you thrive on meeting customer deadlines and balancing multiple projects or demands throughout the day?
• Would you like opportunities to develop your technical skills and knowledge – and be financially incentivized to do so?
• Do you enjoy a dynamic and changing environment focused on meeting customer needs?
• Are you adaptable and tempered in crisis management situations in which customers depend on you to ensure they operate reliably, safely and cost effectively?
• Do you prefer working with likeminded individuals who are equally motivated to develop cutting-edge, innovative solutions?
• Do you enjoy a multi-cultural environment with the free flow exchange of creative ideas?
• Do you prefer a small to mid-size company where you can work, eat and engage with company leaders and execs?

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or relevant software/computer related fields, or two to four years related experience and/or training.
• Related experience includes spreadsheet manipulation or database manipulation and macro development. Additional experience preferred with any DCS systems such as Operator Display implementation, I/O database implementation and Control Strategy implementation.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively alongside Puffer-Sweiven’s customers, management, and sales organization
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and algorithms to practical and complex situations
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form that apply to several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to effectively use the following computer applications: Word processing, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Database software, Networking, PC and mainframe systems.

Areas of Interest

• DCS: DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, Honeywell, Yokagowa, PlantPaX, Foxboro, 800Xa, ABB, Rockwell, HC900
• PLC: Modicon, Triconex, Siemens, SLC5, PLC5
• Legacy Systems: Fisher Provox, Fisher Rs3