Control Automation Engineer

Veolia Environnement SA•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

Veolia is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Control Automation Engineer to design, implement, program, and maintain facility automated control systems. The engineer will serve as the technical subject matter expert for ABB 800xA Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks. The role connects operations, maintenance, and IT, drives continuous improvement, and provides troubleshooting support to help minimize production downtime and keep manufacturing processes efficient, safe, and reliable. The position supports automated production equipment, develops and optimizes control logic, maintains industrial communications and data integration, keeps technical documentation current, and establishes preventative maintenance and recovery procedures. The engineer collaborates with maintenance technicians, process engineers, and capital project teams on automation upgrades and operator training, and ensures designs meet applicable safety standards and company policies. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment that may involve noise, varying temperatures, and moving machinery. The role may require occasional off-hours or on-call support for critical operations. Physical demands include walking the production floor, climbing stairs or ladders, and occasionally lifting equipment or other items; the posting gives an example weight of 30 pounds but presents it as a placeholder.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on industrial experience.
Demonstrated proficiency and hands-on experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting ABB 800xA DCS systems.
Applied experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA platforms in a manufacturing, continuous process, or heavy industrial environment.
Practical understanding and experience with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and OPC DA/UA industrial communication protocols.
Ability to read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics, P&ID drawings, and complex technical manuals.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including diagnosing root causes, reducing equipment downtime, and optimizing complex control loops.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, varying temperatures, and moving machinery.
Ability to walk the production floor, climb stairs or ladders, and occasionally lift items; the posting contains an example of 30 pounds as a placeholder.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OT cybersecurity concepts, including network segmentation, secure architecture, firewall configurations, and protecting industrial control systems from vulnerabilities.
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal.
Experience leading small- to medium-sized capital automation projects from scoping and budget approval through FAT, SAT, and final commissioning.

Responsibilities

Provide daily technical support, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for automated production equipment, prioritizing resolution of DCS and PLC faults to minimize manufacturing downtime.
Develop, modify, configure, and optimize logic for ABB 800xA DCS systems, facility PLCs, and HMIs to support equipment installations, process upgrades, and safety improvements.
Oversee and maintain industrial communication networks and data integration architecture, including communications between field devices, control systems, and data collection platforms.
Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop sheets, and technical manuals to maintain accurate facility documentation.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures, backup protocols, patch management, and disaster recovery plans for critical automation infrastructure.
Collaborate with maintenance technicians, process engineers, and capital project teams to design and carry out automation upgrades, ensure handover, and provide operator training.
Ensure automation and electrical control designs comply with industry safety standards, including OSHA and NFPA 70E, and internal company policies.
Support occasional off-hours or on-call emergencies for critical continuous operations.