Senior Controls Engineer – PLC, HMI, Field Startup

LeoForce

Tulsa (OK)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

17 hours ago
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Job summary

LeoForce, a Tulsa-based engineering and technology firm, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to own control systems from design & programming through factory testing, field commissioning, and startup.

You'll handle PLC programming, instrumentation, electrical controls, and see systems operate in the field, collaborating with engineering and field teams.

This hands-on role offers real-world impact on power, process, and emissions-control equipment.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, instrumentation, or process controls.
  • Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley / ControlLogix / Studio 5000 strongly preferred.
  • Experience with HMI/SCADA systems.
  • Ability to read and develop P&IDs and electrical/control schematics.
  • Experience with industrial instrumentation and I/O.
  • Experience with FAT, commissioning, startup, or field troubleshooting.
  • Industrial process equipment, power generation, manufacturing, or energy experience preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work across engineering and field teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own control systems from engineering and programming through factory testing, field commissioning, and troubleshooting.
  • Develop and test PLC programs and instrumentation wiring diagrams for industrial equipment.
  • Collaborate with engineering and field teams to ensure robust field performance.

Skills

PLC programming
Troubleshooting
HMI/SCADA
P&IDs
Instrumentation
Field troubleshooting
Industrial automation
Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Allen-Bradley
ControlLogix
Studio 5000

Job description

LeoForce, a Tulsa-based engineering and technology firm, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to own control systems from design & programming through factory testing, field commissioning, and startup.

You'll handle PLC programming, instrumentation, electrical controls, and see systems operate in the field, collaborating with engineering and field teams.

This hands-on role offers real-world impact on power, process, and emissions-control equipment.

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