Senior Automation Solutions Consultant | PLC/SCADA/DCS Expert

Kingfisher Recruiting; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks an Automation Solutions Consultant to lead design and implementation of automation and control system projects from Ruston, LA, supporting clients across industries.

Based in our North Louisiana office, you will serve as a senior technical authority, guiding PLC/HMI/DCS architectures, development, documentation, and startup activities with minimal oversight. Travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in automation or controls.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs.
• Experience leading projects from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management, estimation, control system design, programming, documentation, and startup/commissioning.
• Provide senior technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Lead design and implementation of automation and control solutions.
• Act as primary technical liaison with customers.
• Develop scope of work packages, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, Emerson, Honeywell).
• Travel to client facilities for technical sales support and project reviews.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Automation leadership

Project management

Client-facing communication

Industrial control systems knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering / Control Systems background

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

GE Fanuc PLCs

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks an Automation Solutions Consultant to lead design and implementation of automation and control system projects from Ruston, LA, supporting clients across industries.

Based in our North Louisiana office, you will serve as a senior technical authority, guiding PLC/HMI/DCS architectures, development, documentation, and startup activities with minimal oversight. Travel to client sites is expected.