Senior Controls Engineer

Jobtailor

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Controls Engineer to lead refinery and packaging automation. You will mentor cross-functional teams, own the technology roadmap, and ensure compliance with ISA, functional safety, and cybersecurity standards.

You will manage capital projects from concept to commissioning, advance asset health, and coordinate with IT/OT, maintenance, and procurement to optimize controls and instrumentation across complex systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
10+ years in controls, automation, instrumentation, or process-control in industrial environments.
Experience leading lifecycle management, predictive maintenance, modernization, and MOC programs.
Experience upgrading industrial control systems, instrumentation, networks, and automation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Serve as site technical authority for controls, instrumentation, industrial networks, and process automation.
Lead system implementations, upgrades, and modifications per ISA, safety, cybersecurity, and hazardous-area standards.
Direct and mentor engineers, technicians, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
Develop and execute multi-year controls and automation roadmaps.
Own the controls Management of Change process and support capital projects throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Controls Lifecycle Management

Predictive Maintenance Programs

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Wonderware System Platform

Industrial Cybersecurity

Industrial Networks

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Data Analytics

Root-Cause Analysis

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Controls Engineering

Tools

Windows Server

Virtualization

Managed Switches

Communication Protocols

Historian

Job description

Serve as the site technical authority for controls, instrumentation, industrial networks, and process automation
Lead system implementations, upgrades, and modifications in accordance with company, ISA, functional safety, cybersecurity, and hazardous-area requirements
Direct and mentor engineers, technicians, contractors, and cross-functional teams
Establish and govern programming, alarm management, architecture, documentation, testing, validation, and cybersecurity standards
Develop and execute a multi-year controls and automation roadmap
Manage the lifecycle of PLCs, HMIs, historians, servers, operating systems, networks, instrumentation, and automation hardware
Identify obsolescence and criticality risks and develop modernization and spare-parts strategies
Lead preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs
Use plant data and analytics to identify degradation and develop asset-health KPIs and dashboards
Lead root-cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions
Partner with IT, OT, Maintenance, Procurement, and Corporate Controls Engineering
Own the controls Management of Change process
Provide controls and instrumentation expertise for capital projects, modernization, commissioning, and major maintenance activities
Troubleshoot and optimize refinery, packaging, and auxiliary control systems
Lead recovery after failures and prevent recurrence
Anticipate technical risks, provide on-call coverage, and support other engineers

Requirements

10+ years of controls, automation, instrumentation, or process-control experience in refining, manufacturing, food or chemical processing, power generation, or a related industrial environment
Demonstrated success leading controls lifecycle, predictive maintenance, standards, modernization, and Management of Change programs
Experience upgrading industrial control systems, instrumentation, networks, and automation infrastructure
Experience leading capital projects from concept through startup and commissioning
Experience with technical teams, contractors, consultants, and cross-functional partners
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
Advanced knowledge of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500, VFDs, soft starters, servo systems, and MCCs
Advanced knowledge of Wonderware System Platform, InTouch, Historian, ArchestrA, and related platforms
Working knowledge of industrial networks, managed switches, communication protocols, Windows Server, virtualization, and industrial cybersecurity
Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, including control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and measurement devices
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, planning, budgeting, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills
Ability to mentor technical teams, balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategy, and execute technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives
Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends as assigned or needed
Overtime is required on a daily and weekly basis as scheduled
Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment
Must be able to work at different height levels, in confined spaces, and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions
Ability to stand and walk eight or more hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in controls, automation, and instrumentation within industrial environments, with a strong focus on leading lifecycle management, predictive maintenance, and modernization initiatives. Proficient in developing and executing technology roadmaps while mentoring technical teams and managing cross-functional collaborations.

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