DCS & PLC Technician: Industrial Controls Specialist

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Borger, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited in Texas is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to manage and maintain the DCS/PLC platform and related infrastructure across our production and operations. You will ensure reliability, implement improvements, and support project execution with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with DCS/PLC systems, SCADA, and networked instrumentation in a manufacturing setting, plus strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with DCS and PLCs in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with SCADA and industrial networks to support operations.
• Knowledge of electrical safe work practices and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage DCS and PLC platform maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Maintain process information systems historian and connectivity to DCS.
• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting for operations using DCS/PLC/SCADA.
• Assist design and management of improvements to DCS/PLC platform and network.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems; support I&E as needed.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Projects.
• Develop/redline P&IDs and electrical drawings/schematics.

Skills

DCS/PLC experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

SCADA

Networked instrumentation

Education

Vocational/technical schooling in electrical or instrumentation

5+ years related experience

Tools

Honeywell Experion

DCS/PLC platforms

Job description

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited in Texas is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to manage and maintain the DCS/PLC platform and related infrastructure across our production and operations. You will ensure reliability, implement improvements, and support project execution with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with DCS/PLC systems, SCADA, and networked instrumentation in a manufacturing setting, plus strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.