Process Controls Engineer Lead (PERM)

Reliable Controls Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Controls Corporation in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a Process Controls Engineer Lead to oversee controls projects at heavy industrial facilities. You will design and review instrumentation and automation systems, lead engineering teams, and ensure safety and compliance.

This role requires up to 80% travel to domestic and international sites, with rotation schedules as needed. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in engineering and have extensive hands-on experience with PLC/DCS/HMI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field.
• 60 months of experience as a Process Controls Engineer or related role.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, PFDs/P&IDs, loops and control narratives.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA/DCS/HMI systems and project commissioning.
• Ability to communicate clearly and lead technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for controls projects at heavy industrial facilities.
• Design and review instrumentation, automation systems, and control strategies.
• Lead teams and implement standards to improve process efficiency.
• Program and configure PLC/HMI/DCS/SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and support commissioning/start-up activities.
• Travel to remote sites up to 80% for on-site assignments.

Skills

Process controls

Team leadership

P&ID reading

PLC/SCADA/DCS/HMI

Instrumentation knowledge

ISA standards

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Modicon PLCs

DeltaV

Honeywell DCS

ABB DCS

ISA standards

Job description

Reliable Controls Corporation is seeking a Process Controls Engineer Lead in Salt Lake City, Utah.

DUTIES

• The Process Controls Engineer Lead provides engineering support for controls engineering and commissioning projects at industrial facilities such as processing plants, gas compression facilities, mining facilities and other related types of projects. This position focuses on design and review of instrumentation and automation systems associated with heavy industrial plants. The Process Controls Engineer Lead carries out tasks outlined in the project's completion procedure as defined in the Scope of Work, executes completion activities at project sites, and verifies that documentation is completed.
• Create and implement standards and strategies to improve process efficiency.
• Lead teams responsible for various engineering or technical assignments.
• Design and review instrumentation and automation systems associated with heavy industry processing plants.
• Engineer and design network diagrams, loop diagrams, P&ID control depictions, Controls Narrative, and Cause and Effect.
• Design process control systems and strategies.
• Design, implement, and optimize process network infrastructure and automation processes through modern process control systems.
• Program and configure PLC/HMI/DCS/SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process controls.
• Provide hands‑on support for commissioning/start‑up activities.
• Perform such other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Note: This role requires extensive travel—up to 80%—to remote domestic and international locations for on‑site project assignments. When assigned to an on‑site project, you must commit to a rotational work schedule for the duration of the project. Rotation schedules may include: 3 weeks on site / 1 week off; 4 weeks on site / 1–2 weeks off; 4 weeks on site / 2 weeks off; and 8 weeks on site / 2 weeks off. Project duration varies based on scope and operational needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering field. A foreign equivalent is acceptable.
• Experience: 60 months of experience working as a Process Controls Engineer or related occupation.
• Other requirements:
• Must possess a valid driver's license (or be eligible to obtain one within 30 days of the date of hire).
• Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrably excellent working knowledge of complex engineering or application of technology, interpretation of P&ID’s, understanding of process control loops including valve, pump, and instrumentation characteristics (Flow, Pressure, Level, Density, Temperature, pH, and Analyzers), proficiency with reading and understanding PFDs, P&IDs, Loop Diagrams, I/O Schematics, ISA Instrument Datasheets, Control Narratives, and Cause and Effects; plant commissioning and start‑up; Allen Bradley and/or Siemens and/or Modicon PLC’s; DeltaV and/or Honeywell and/or ABB DCS; and NEC, NFPA, PSM, MSHA, IEC 61131/61508, and ISA codes and standards.
• Demonstrably excellent ability to communicate, including technical writing, daily reporting, presentations, etc.; express an independent opinion, be resilient to change, and recognize impact of decisions on others; troubleshoot; and follow instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the function of the job under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrable ability to lead over a group of highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering or technology applications; understand mineral processing and oil and gas processes; understand material flow balances and energy balances; write PLC/DCS logic and HMI/DCS configuration; identify defects and deficiencies with purpose of providing remediation (Punch list management).
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.