Senior Control System Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the oil and gas sector seeks a Business Development Director with extensive expertise in process control, automation, and instrumentation. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in the refining or petrochemical industries, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Allen‑Bradley systems. This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead critical projects and improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of controls and instrumentation experience in relevant industries.
• Strong automation design and programming background.
• Proficiency in process control networks and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead optimization initiatives for instrumentation and control assets.
• Support production troubleshooting and loop tuning.
• Develop process control documentation for project commissioning.

Skills

Process control expertise

Instrumentation reliability

Automation troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Allen‑Bradley Logix PLCs

AVEVA System Platform

FactoryTalk View SE

Job description

Business Development Director at Ellaway Blues Consulting

Overview

The Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer serves as the technical authority for process control, automation, and instrumentation systems across multiple production sites. This role combines deep technical expertise with hands‑on problem‑solving to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. The engineer will lead control system strategy, support ongoing operations, and play a key role in capital projects from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for distributed control (DCS), safety instrumented (SIS), and operational technology (OT) systems.
• Lead performance optimization and reliability initiatives for instrumentation and control assets.
• Integrate hardware, software, and network systems to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and other automation platforms.
• Develop and maintain process control documentation, including narratives, I/O lists, and P&IDs.
• Provide direct support for production troubleshooting, loop tuning, and data analysis.
• Oversee I/O checkout, wiring verification, and system testing during project commissioning.
• Prepare and review SIS documentation (SRS, C&E, test plans, drawings) and support functional safety assessments in alignment with ISA 84 standards.
• Participate in process safety management (PSM) activities such as MOC reviews, HAZOPs, LOPAs, and alarm rationalization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on design, implementation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and implement strategies that maximize equipment uptime and optimize lifecycle costs.
• Provide training and mentorship to engineering and maintenance personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of controls and instrumentation experience within the refining, petrochemical, or process manufacturing industries.
• Strong background in automation design, programming, and system startup.
• Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley Logix PLCs, Studio 5000, and AVEVA System Platform.
• Proficiency with HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk View SE), historians, and PI data systems.
• Proficiency with process control networks, communication protocols, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Proficiency with safety instrumented systems and alarm management.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability and commitment to technical excellence and safety.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with fieldbus and communication protocols (Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, HART, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with OSIsoft PI Historian and PI Vision.
• Knowledge of Schneider motor control software (SoMove, Easergy).
• Exposure to Rockwell PlantPAx system architecture and coding standards.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industries

Oil and Gas and Chemical Manufacturing