CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

W-Industries of Texas, LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

W-Industries Technology Solutions Group in Houston, Texas, is seeking a mid- to senior-level onshore/offshore automation engineer to support PLC or DCS control systems in the Gulf Coast energy sector. The role supports control system hardware and software, modifies PLC and HMI/SCADA applications, and participates in control system fault analysis and remediation. It also involves coordinating project scheduling, scope, and execution, and documenting deployments with detailed trip reports. The work encompasses control systems, telecommunications, instrumentation, and electrical maintenance. The position requires the ability to travel and work offshore, subject to passing relevant health checks.

Requirements

College degree or vocational certificate in a relevant field; the degree requirement is waived for 10 or more years of experience in related work.
At least 5 years of direct control system configuration and support experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server operating systems and MS Office applications.
Ability to read and understand P&IDs and general process specifications.
Familiarity with skid-mounted packaged control systems and safety within control system applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal team members and external clients.
Self-motivation, ability to work autonomously, and strong problem-solving skills.
General familiarity with terminology in the oil and gas industry.
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix controller/PLC programming experience.
HMI programming experience with Aveva InTouch/System Platform, Rockwell, or Ignition.
Experience programming, upgrading, and maintaining control systems.
Knowledge of network architecture and control communication protocols, including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, and DLR.
Knowledge of process-control sensors and transmitters and ability to participate in fault analysis of these devices.
Knowledge of control system maintenance, including block diagrams, wiring diagrams, DC load lists, and hazardous-area considerations.
Ability to travel and work offshore and pass relevant health checks.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DCS platforms such as Honeywell, Yokogawa, or ABB.
Experience with any major control system vendor.
Bachelor technical degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Control Systems, or Electrical and Computer fields.
Experience in sectors beyond oil and gas.

Responsibilities

Support various control system hardware and software.
Modify PLC and HMI/SCADA software applications in accordance with customer/company specifications and applicable industry standards.
Participate in and lead control system fault analysis and remediation.
Coordinate with the project team on scheduling, scope management, and execution.
File a detailed trip report after each deployment.
Configure, upgrade, maintain, and support control systems.
Specify, configure, and wire controllers, I/O, and communication modules.
Troubleshoot telecommunication gateway devices.
Participate in fault analysis of sensors and transmitters used in process control.
Maintain control system documentation and electrical materials, including block diagrams, wiring diagrams, DC load lists, and hazardous-area information.