Lead Process Automation Engineer – Onsite Artesia

Worley; New Mexico; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Consulting Group is seeking a Principal Process Automation Engineer to lead automation projects in mining, onshore/offshore operations. The role focuses on delivering advanced digital and autonomous solutions, coordinating with multiple partners, and ensuring safety and efficiency across assets.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of experience in control systems, strong leadership, and hands-on expertise with Honeywell Experion DCS, Rockwell PLC, and TIC estimating.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years leading control systems projects and teams.
• Experience in mining, LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, or nuclear sectors.
• Front-end engineering: project scope, control philosophy, systems architecture, P&ID, TIC estimates.
• Experience programming Honeywell Experion DCS; knowledge of TDC and Triconex is a plus.
• Rockwell PLC programming/configuration experience.
• Ability to produce TIC estimates and material takeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects within Automation Americas team.
• Coordinate interfaces with engineering partners, contractors, suppliers, and project management.
• Program and configure PLC/DCS platforms; lead project implementation.
• Produce control narratives, cause/effect diagrams, I&C deliverables.
• Travel as required for field programs; deliver on-time within budget.

Skills

Lead projects

Honeywell Experion DCS

Rockwell PLC

Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates

Process automation deliverables

Team leadership

Cross-discipline collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Honeywell TDC

Triconex

Cleopatra (estimates)

Job description

Worley Consulting Group is seeking a Principal Process Automation Engineer to lead automation projects in mining, onshore/offshore operations. The role focuses on delivering advanced digital and autonomous solutions, coordinating with multiple partners, and ensuring safety and efficiency across assets.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of experience in control systems, strong leadership, and hands-on expertise with Honeywell Experion DCS, Rockwell PLC, and TIC estimating.