Title: Automation & Controls Engineer/PLC Programmer
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite daily in 77067)
Duration: Permanent, Direct-Hire
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US.
 
Key Points:

• This position is 100% onsite in Houston (77067)
• Previous experience in mechatronics/robotics is highly desired
• PLC programming experience is required, preferably with Allen Bradley and/or Rockwell

 
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for design, implementation, deployment (I&C) and support for control systems for land-based drilling rigs. This role requires a strong understanding of drilling rig equipment and process, PLC hardware and programming, SCADA systems, industrial networks and communications, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) and Power Systems, and HMI development to ensure efficient and safe drilling operations

Job Duties:

• Support the development and implementation of advanced control systems for land-based drilling rigs and drilling rig equipment, including participation in customer and vendor facing meetings, and internal design and status reviews.
• Perform regular support activities such as lab and shop floor set-up, integration testing, factory and customer acceptance testing.
• Participate in and perform troubleshooting of drilling rig and associated equipment control systems to minimize downtime and optimize performance. Provide technical support and guidance to internal field technicians and drilling operations and support teams.
• Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standards and regulations.
• Work closely with engineering teams, and 3^rd party operations teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for control systems and procedures, such as product documentation, functional requirements documents, software release documents, commissioning documents, etc.
• Train and mentor junior engineers on control system design, implementation, and maintenance. Train and support field technicians on the deployment, set-up, and commissioning of drilling rig and drilling equipment control systems.

 
Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing and maintaining control systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred, but also Siemens).
• Experience with SCADA systems and HMI development Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (ABB and GE Converteam preferred) .
• Experience and understanding of Industrial PCs, Servers, networking and communications protocols .
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Hands-on approach to solving problems.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities "Can Do” attitude.

 
Travel Requirements:

• Travel to drilling rig sites will be required; International and Domestic travel will be required (<20%).

 
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