Lead PLC Automation Engineer - Drilling & Field Solutions

3010 HYDRIL USA DISTRIBUTION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

3010 HYDRIL USA DISTRIBUTION seeks an experienced engineer for developing and maintaining PLC programs in Houston, TX. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience in automation and control systems.

The role includes designing control system layouts, providing technical support, and optimizing automated drilling equipment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant technical-level experience.
• Oilfield or heavy industrial machinery experience is preferred.
• Field service or commissioning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC programs for automated drilling equipment.
• Create and optimize control system layouts and logic flow.
• Provide technical support during equipment build, installation, and commissioning.
• Travel to field or facility locations for system support.

Skills

PLC programming

Understanding of industrial electrical systems

Ability to interpret electrical drawings

Technical support skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering

Tools

Sysmac Studio

SIMATIC WinCC

AutoCAD

Git

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

3010 HYDRIL USA DISTRIBUTION seeks an experienced engineer for developing and maintaining PLC programs in Houston, TX. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience in automation and control systems.

The role includes designing control system layouts, providing technical support, and optimizing automated drilling equipment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship.