DCS Engineer

System One, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

System One seeks a DCS Engineer in Houston, TX to lead process-control initiatives across multiple sites. This onsite role will own maintenance, lifecycle planning, and project support, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

You will program and maintain HMI/PLC systems, manage hardware scope, and optimize alarm and process-control strategies. A chemical/petrochemical background is a plus, with 5–7 years of automation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, with coursework or emphasis in Process Control or Systems Engineering preferred.
• 5–7 years of industrial automation experience, including on-site work experience.
• Experience programming HMI, PLC, or process controllers. Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Studio 5000, Rockwell PlantPAx with FactoryTalk, or ABB Infi 90 preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Chemical or petrochemical manufacturing experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary focal point for process-control scope at multiple sites, owning control-system maintenance, lifecycle planning, infrastructure standards, and project support.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, automation providers, and external resources to ensure site priorities are aligned.
• Own maintenance and lifecycle planning for control systems, servers, workstations, controllers, I/O modules, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Plan and execute upgrades, modifications, and shutdown work to maintain system integrity.
• Manage relationships with Rockwell Automation, ABB, vendors, and contractors for external support.
• Maintain the site's master I/O database and process control infrastructure specifications.
• Coordinate testing of interlock and safeguarding systems with Mechanical Integrity and Process Safety teams.
• Develop process-control strategies and narratives for projects, modifications, and vendor controls.
• Define hardware scope, review, and approve process-control deliverables for large projects.
• Modify alarm system setpoints and priorities to optimize operations.
• Support loop sheets, junction-box capacity and troubleshooting, instrument configuration, and wiring specifications.
• Assist with electrical equipment interfacing, motor control centers, and instrumentation scoping and selection as needed.

Skills

Industrial automation

HMI/PLC programming

Rockwell/ABB control systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Rockwell PlantPAx

ABB Infi 90

Job description

Job Title: DCS Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Type: Direct Hire

Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary focal point for process-control scope at multiple sites, owning control-system maintenance, lifecycle planning, infrastructure standards, and project support.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, automation providers, and external resources to ensure site priorities are aligned.

• Own maintenance and lifecycle planning for control systems, servers, workstations, controllers, I/O modules, PLCs, and HMIs.

• Plan and execute upgrades, modifications, and shutdown work to maintain system integrity.

• Manage relationships with Rockwell Automation, ABB, vendors, and contractors for external support.

• Maintain the site's master I/O database and process control infrastructure specifications.

• Coordinate testing of interlock and safeguarding systems with Mechanical Integrity and Process Safety teams.

• Develop process-control strategies and narratives for projects, modifications, and vendor controls.

• Define hardware scope, review, and approve process-control deliverables for large projects.

• Modify alarm system setpoints and priorities to optimize operations.

• Support loop sheets, junction-box capacity and troubleshooting, instrument configuration, and wiring specifications.

• Assist with electrical equipment interfacing, motor control centers, and instrumentation scoping and selection as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, with coursework or emphasis in Process Control or Systems Engineering preferred.

• 5–7 years of industrial automation experience, including on-site work experience.

• Experience programming HMI, PLC, or process controllers. Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Studio 5000, Rockwell PlantPAx with FactoryTalk, or ABB Infi 90 preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Chemical or petrochemical manufacturing experience is highly desirable.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.