Senior Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Lead & Startup

Jobot; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Tulsa, OK is seeking a senior Controls Engineer to lead the controls design and field execution for industrial process equipment. You will own PLC architecture, programming, commissioning, and startup, coordinating with engineering, fabrication, and field teams.

The role requires 8+ years of hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA (FactoryTalk), and robust knowledge of instrumentation and P&IDs. On-site leadership and a hands-on approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial controls engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on PLC programming experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley / ControlLogix / Studio 5000.
• HMI/SCADA experience, preferably FactoryTalk.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, I/O, P&IDs, and control systems.
• Experience with electrical/control schematics and panel systems.
• Experience with FAT, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead projects and serve as a senior technical resource.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering for industrial process equipment and systems.
• Develop and review PLC/HMI control systems and automation architecture.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix/Studio 5000.
• Develop HMI/SCADA applications using FactoryTalk.
• Develop and review I/O lists, control narratives, P&IDs, and control schematics.
• Support electrical and instrumentation design and equipment selection.
• Coordinate controls integration with engineering, fabrication, and field teams.
• Lead FAT, commissioning, startup, and field troubleshooting activities.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

HMI/SCADA (FactoryTalk)

Instrumentation & P&IDs

Electrical schematics

FAT/Commissioning

Project leadership

Senior technical resource

Job description

Jobot in Tulsa, OK is seeking a senior Controls Engineer to lead the controls design and field execution for industrial process equipment. You will own PLC architecture, programming, commissioning, and startup, coordinating with engineering, fabrication, and field teams.

The role requires 8+ years of hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA (FactoryTalk), and robust knowledge of instrumentation and P&IDs. On-site leadership and a hands-on approach are essential for success.