Senior PLC Automation Controls Engineer (Rockwell/PlantPAx)

Twelve; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 204,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid sick days

Equity compensation

Diverse environment

Job summary

Twelve is seeking a Senior Automation PLC Controls Specialist to lead hands-on Rockwell/PlantPAx/FactoryTalk control activities at the Moses Lake facility. The role focuses on configuration, updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting within a cross-functional team to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in process automation, OT/IT networking, and experience with cross-functional EPC collaborations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in process automation or related field.
• Extensive OT/IT networking knowledge and practical experience.
• Experience with Rockwell PlantPAx and FactoryTalk configurations.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and control activities for AirPlant One facility.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Project Management and Finance on control system work.
• Serve as OT interface to IT, ensuring secure networks and compliant cybersecurity practices.
• Collaborate with Rockwell resources and Main Automation Contractor teams on system design and configuration.
• Support learnings for future AirPlant2 facility and potential colocation with EPC.

Skills

Rockwell PLC

PlantPAx

FactoryTalk

OT systems

Cybersecurity

Industrial Ethernet

Education

Process Automation degree

Tools

Rockwell Automation Tools

Job description

Twelve is seeking a Senior Automation PLC Controls Specialist to lead hands-on Rockwell/PlantPAx/FactoryTalk control activities at the Moses Lake facility. The role focuses on configuration, updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting within a cross-functional team to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in process automation, OT/IT networking, and experience with cross-functional EPC collaborations.