Controls Engineer

EVOLUTION WELL SERVICES OPERATING L•The Woodlands, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer is responsible for project execution, operations, and maintenance support of Evolution’s Automation and Controls platform. Individual will be responsible for partnering with internal and external stakeholders to familiarize themselves with Evolution’s hardware, software, and network strategy; administer controls environment (hardware, software, networks); maintain, develop, and execute automation solutions that enhance control systems capabilities. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, commissioning and startup of future generations of Evolution’s controls platform.

Requirements

Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing, including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
Possesses a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
Daily in-person, predictable attendance.
3-5 years of automation, controls, and electrical equipment experience.
Knowledge of equipment controls and logic.
Able to read electrical/controls drawings.
Able to read network diagrams.
Strong time management capabilities.
Experience successfully executing controls and automation projects with ability to effectively manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
Strong working knowledge of control systems, SEIMENS hardware and software systems and environments, programming languages, protocols, and networking.
Excellent ability to read, interpret, understand, and write SCL PLC programming language.
Strong track record of operations mindset.
Strong ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to explain complex technical principles accurately and effectively.
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs and any other project design documents.
Successfully completes New Hire Safety Orientation and annual recertification.

Nice To Haves

Specific knowledge of Hydraulic Fracturing activities preferred.
Specific Knowledge of Siemens S7 platform preferred.

Responsibilities

First point of contact for operations support for technical support of controls platform to ensure continuity of operations
Provide technical support as required to ensure continuity of manufacturing of equipment
Provide training for operations on new processes and technology related to controls engineering
Responsible for executing projects involving the controls platform and all related hardware, software, and networks
Accountable for designing, commissioning and startup automation and controls solutions that can integrate, where appropriate, to the existing controls platform and strategy
Understands equipment electrical controls and can actively work to troubleshoot issues with PLC’s, controllers, networks, VFD’s and power systems, controls & automation software, and all other related elements
Maintains high level of knowledge on controls systems, hardware, and programming/software standards and market trends to keep company environment current
Actively serves as central point of contact for third-party automation integrators
Performs other related duties as assigned
Will be required to engage with various technology vendors and partners
Will be required to travel for discussions with stakeholders, direct operational support and/or technology R&D or deployments
Provide on-call support as needed 24/7 to support operations with control-related issues
Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.