Lead Automation & Controls Engineer - PLC, SIS & SCADA
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Job summary
Jobtailor seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and support industrial automation and control systems across Gulf Coast projects. You will program Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, configure AVEVA/HMI/SCADA solutions, and help ensure SIS/FH safety during commissioning and startup.
Travel to client sites is required; candidates should bring strong hands-on PLC/HMI experience, plus a background in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical environments.
Qualifications
- 7-15 years of experience in Automation, Industrial Controls, Instrumentation, or related disciplines.
- Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs.
- Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs.
- Strong hands-on experience with HMI and SCADA platforms.
- Strong knowledge of industrial networking and communications.
- Willingness to travel to client sites and perform field execution.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, configure, and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems.
- Program and support PLC systems using Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
- Configure and support HMI and SCADA systems, including AVEVA solutions.
- Develop control narratives, I/O lists, instrument specifications, and loop drawings.
- Support SIS design, implementation, testing, and functional safety reviews.
- Perform FATs, SATs, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
- Travel to operating facilities and project sites across Gulf Coast regions.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, vendors, and project teams.
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Job description
Jobtailor seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and support industrial automation and control systems across Gulf Coast projects. You will program Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, configure AVEVA/HMI/SCADA solutions, and help ensure SIS/FH safety during commissioning and startup.
Travel to client sites is required; candidates should bring strong hands-on PLC/HMI experience, plus a background in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical environments.
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