Lead Automation Systems Manager - DCS/PLC Projects

Automation Technical Resources LLC; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Technical Resources LLC in Beaumont, TX leads complex automation projects across diverse industries. The role focuses on designing, configuring, testing, start-up and commissioning of automation systems (DCS, PLCs) with a strong emphasis on leadership and collaborative execution.

The successful candidate will oversee project planning, hardware/software upgrades, and documentation, while maintaining tight coordination with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in CHE, EE, ME, CS or related disciplines.
• MS Office experience.
• 7+ years of control systems experience (DCS, PLCs).
• Experience with DCS hardware, software and graphics; DeltaV preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience managing industrial automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and execute project communications on automation system design and commissioning.
• Lead project planning from sales handoff to deliverables, schedule, and timelines.
• Manage and execute control system upgrades with hardware and software.
• Develop system design documentation for continuous and batch applications.
• Assist in hardware FAT procedures.
• Resolve and escalate critical issues to ensure project success.
• Report progress and communicate with management.
• Define and prepare project responsibilities assignment matrix.
• Communicate with clients, sub-contractors and vendors to build effective working relationships.

Skills

Control systems experience

DCS

PLCs

MS Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CHE, EE, ME, Computer Science, other related disciplines

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Automation Technical Resources LLC in Beaumont, TX leads complex automation projects across diverse industries. The role focuses on designing, configuring, testing, start-up and commissioning of automation systems (DCS, PLCs) with a strong emphasis on leadership and collaborative execution.

The successful candidate will oversee project planning, hardware/software upgrades, and documentation, while maintaining tight coordination with clients and vendors.