DeltaV Control Systems Engineer – Onsite Automation Pro

Element Staffing Services; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Staffing Services is recruiting for a Control Systems Specialist to support a Port Lavaca, TX plant. The role focuses on Emerson DeltaV control systems, troubleshooting, and reliability enhancements within an onsite industrial environment.

The candidate will develop DeltaV programming, maintain backups, and collaborate with operations and engineering teams. 5+ years DeltaV experience and DeltaV training are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on process controls experience with Emerson DeltaV required.
• DeltaV training through an Emerson-recognized facility required.
• Experience developing, programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Emerson DeltaV systems required.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation, industrial automation, and distributed control systems required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and improve onsite distributed control systems (DCS) and process automation systems.
• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain Emerson DeltaV control system programming, configurations, and software.
• Support plant operations by troubleshooting process control issues, system faults, and communication problems.
• Collaborate with operations personnel, control room operators, and process engineers to maintain reliable and efficient plant operations.
• Troubleshoot and support PLCs, industrial networks, and process control communications.
• Maintain backups of control system software, configurations, and programming.
• Support capital projects involving process control systems, automation equipment, and system integration.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) activities and documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors and technical support providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve process performance and automation capabilities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in technology/automation

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Emerson AMS Device Manager

OSIsoft PI System

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HART protocol

Foundation Fieldbus

Job description

Element Staffing Services is recruiting for a Control Systems Specialist to support a Port Lavaca, TX plant. The role focuses on Emerson DeltaV control systems, troubleshooting, and reliability enhancements within an onsite industrial environment.

The candidate will develop DeltaV programming, maintain backups, and collaborate with operations and engineering teams. 5+ years DeltaV experience and DeltaV training are required.