Senior Process Automation Engineer - DCS/PLC Upgrades

Openwork LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork LLC is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer / Senior Process Automation Specialist in Texas City, TX. You will own DCS/PLC configurations, lead modernization efforts, and collaborate with operations and maintenance to improve unit reliability.

You will design and implement control strategies for rotating equipment, ensure SIS integrity, and support turnarounds, debottlenecks, and emergencies with practical reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on process automation or controls experience in terminal, petrochemical, LNG/LPG, or refining environments.
• Strong proficiency with DCS/PLC platforms and migrations.
• Experience with SIS implementation and alarm rationalization.

Responsibilities

• Own design, configuration, programming, and troubleshooting of DCS/ PLCs on site.
• Lead modernization, migrations, cutovers, FAT/SAT, commissioning and startup.
• Develop control narratives for rotating equipment and optimize safety systems.

Skills

DCS ownership

PLC experience

SIS implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation/Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell Experion/TDC3000

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Siemens PLCs

Industrial networking

Job description

Openwork LLC is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer / Senior Process Automation Specialist in Texas City, TX. You will own DCS/PLC configurations, lead modernization efforts, and collaborate with operations and maintenance to improve unit reliability.

You will design and implement control strategies for rotating equipment, ensure SIS integrity, and support turnarounds, debottlenecks, and emergencies with practical reliability improvements.