Project Lead - Automation Systems

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

Do you enjoy leading and managing the design and execution of automation projects controlling industries’ most critical processes? If this sounds like the type of work you enjoy, consider this opportunity in which you will lead a team. In this role, you will work on diverse projects in an environment that allows you to advance your technical and leadership skills while providing a continued growth path.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and execute internal and customer facing communications on projects surrounding the design, configuration, testing, start-up & commissioning of automation systems – DCS, PLCs.
• Take a lead role in the project planning phase - from the sales handoff to creating and defining the deliverables, project schedule, financials and key timelines.
• Manage and execute control system upgrades – working with Hardware & Software.
• Develop system design documentation for a variety of continuous and batch applications.
• Assist in providing hardware FAT procedures .
• Resolve, trace and elevate critical issues to achieve project success.
• Report on project progress and communicate relevant information to superiors and company management.
• Define and prepare project responsibilities assignment matrix.
• Communicate intensively with clients, sub-contractors and vendors to establish an effective working relationship.

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor of Science in CHE, EE, ME, Computer Science, other related disciplines
• MS Office experience
• 7+ years Control Systems experience – DCS, PLCs
• Experience scoping, hardware, software and graphics for DCS Systems – DeltaV preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong communication and written skills
• Experience managing industrial automation projects.
• Good interpersonal skills

A competitive compensation package is available that includes a base salary and bonus among other benefits. This position is based in the Beaumont, LA area.

Only candidates not requiring sponsorship will be considered.