Senior Process Controls Engineer — Refinery Systems

Collabera; Wynnewood (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Collabera in Wynnewood, OK is seeking a Principal Process Controls Engineer to develop and maintain the computer systems that control the refinery. The role requires hands-on programming within control systems and direct collaboration with refinery operations on process controls, safety systems, and optimization.

Eligible candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering and 6+ years of experience in process controls, with strong DCS experience including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
• 6+ years of process controls engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of refinery/chemical processes.
• Experience with Honeywell control systems (TDC-3000/TPS, Experion, legacy).
• Strong DCS experience with hands-on programming/configuration.
• Knowledge of process safety and shutdowns / overpressure protection.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to operations personnel.

Responsibilities

• Approximately 25% hands-on programming, configuration, and troubleshooting within control systems.
• Work directly with refinery operations on process controls, safety systems, and optimization.
• Review engineering specs/drawings and support capital projects.
• Mentor junior engineers/PCS specialists.

Skills

Process controls

DCS programming

Safety systems

Technical mentoring

Operations liaison

Education

Bachelor's in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion

TDC-3000

Legacy systems

TPS

Job description

Collabera in Wynnewood, OK is seeking a Principal Process Controls Engineer to develop and maintain the computer systems that control the refinery. The role requires hands-on programming within control systems and direct collaboration with refinery operations on process controls, safety systems, and optimization.

Eligible candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering and 6+ years of experience in process controls, with strong DCS experience including