VP, Controls Engineering & Automation Growth

Jobot; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a VP of Controls Engineering in Dallas, TX, with hybrid work arrangements. You will own the integration business's P&L and oversee engineering, controls, and the panel-shop operations, driving growth in a fast-scaling environment.

The role requires hands-on PLC/SCADA experience, a successful track record in industrial automation, and experience in oil & gas or advanced manufacturing. A BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering is required, with PE and UL 508A experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires proven P&L ownership and ability to drive commercial growth in industrial automation.
• Hands-on PLC and SCADA experience in process/manufacturing automation.
• Experience in oil & gas, midstream, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing.
• BS in Electrical or Controls Engineering; PE and UL 508A experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own a P&L of $20M+, including EBITDA, margin, budgeting, staffing, and utilization, and build a plan to grow it.
• Work with business development and sales to shape strategy, scope and price work, and build long-term customer relationships.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering and controls teams, and put structure, standards, and accountability in place across projects.
• Serve as the technical authority on control system architecture: PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and supervisory systems, DCS interfaces, industrial networking, and ICs cybersecurity.
• Partner with project management and operations so work is delivered safely, on time, and on budget.

Skills

P&L ownership

PLC/SCADA automation

Lead engineering teams

Oil & gas experience

UL 508A / panel shop

Education

BS in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Job description

Jobot is seeking a VP of Controls Engineering in Dallas, TX, with hybrid work arrangements. You will own the integration business's P&L and oversee engineering, controls, and the panel-shop operations, driving growth in a fast-scaling environment.

The role requires hands-on PLC/SCADA experience, a successful track record in industrial automation, and experience in oil & gas or advanced manufacturing. A BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering is required, with PE and UL 508A experience a plus.