Senior Controls Engineer - Vapor Technologies

John Zink; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead technical efforts in Vapor Technologies. This role provides deep expertise in combustion systems, industrial controls, automation, and field application engineering while mentoring the next generation of controls engineers.

The successful candidate will be a technical resource solving complex challenges, supporting product innovation, and elevating engineering standards across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, programming, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems for Vapor Combustion and Recovery projects.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, drives, process controls, and automation systems.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control systems for Vapor Technologies products.
• Serve as SME in combustion systems, combustion controls, and process automation.
• Develop control strategies and architectures for complex customer applications.
• Mentor engineers and support product development and improvements.

Skills

Industrial controls

PLCs

HMIs

Automation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Control systems

Job description

Your Job

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to serve as a technical leader within our Vapor Technologies business. This role will provide deep expertise in combustion systems, industrial controls, automation, and field application engineering while helping develop the next generation of controls engineers.

Your Job

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to serve as a technical leader within our Vapor Technologies business. This role will provide deep expertise in combustion systems, industrial controls, automation, and field application engineering while helping develop the next generation of controls engineers.

The successful candidate will be recognized as a technical resource capable of solving complex engineering challenges, supporting product innovation, improving engineering standards, and transferring knowledge across the organization. In addition to delivering critical project work, this individual will play a key role in mentoring engineers and strengthening technical capability within the team.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design, development, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control systems for Vapor Technologies products.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in combustion systems, combustion controls, and process automation.
• Develop control strategies, automation architectures, and application-specific control solutions for complex customer applications.
• Troubleshoot challenging system issues and provide technical leadership during startup and commissioning activities.
• Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and improve engineering standards, best practices, and design methodologies.
• Perform technical reviews and provide guidance to other engineers on complex projects.
• Develop and deliver technical training for controls and combustion-related topics.
• Mentor and coach engineers through project reviews, problem‑solving, and lessons learned.
• Support sales, product, and service teams through technical consultation and customer engagement.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience designing, programming, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems for Vapor Combustion and Recovery projects.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, drives, process controls, and automation systems.
• Experience supporting industrial combustion, thermal process equipment, or related process technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective solutions.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Deep technical expertise in combustion systems, burner management systems, combustion safety, boiler burner, flares, thermal oxidizers, biogas, or related equipment.
• Experience developing engineering standards and technical documentation.
• Proven track record coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, is the leading global combustion and emission control partner, delivering exceptional, tailored solutions including industrial burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems. Backed by decades of proven performance, unrivaled research and development, plus expert service and support, we tackle the industry’s most challenging demands and foster transformative, collaborative partnerships. Our enduring commitment to excellence not only shapes our legacy but also our future, by delivering reliable solutions that drive progress and ensure lasting impact for decades to come.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.