Lead Control Engineer in Houston
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Position: LEAD PLC Controls Engineer:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior PLC Controls Engineer to lead the development, testing, and validation of process control systems for our cutting-edge clean energy technology. This role involves programming, configuring, and troubleshooting PLC-based systems and validating performance through pilot plant testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define automation and control requirements for chemical processes and testing facilities.
- Design and maintain Siemens S7-1500 PLC-based control systems that meet safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
- Develop and maintain ICC lists, PLC IO mapping, and control system requirements documentation.
- Program BPCS and SIS using SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional V19 and STEP 7 Safety Advanced V19.
- Simulate PLC programs using PLCSim Advanced and develop HMI using WinCC OA.
- Operate and maintain BPCS and SIS systems, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with vendors.
- Manage SCADA system hardware/software, including data historian, firewalls, and network components.
- Collaborate with electrical, chemical, and test engineering teams on system testing and commissioning.
- Supportautomationsolutionsfordemonstrationunits,pilotsystems,andfuture product .
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of Siemens PLC programming experience using IEC 61131-3 standards.
- 5+ years of HMI development and SCADA network management experience.
- ProficiencyinPLCsimulation,communicationprotocols(Modbus,CAN,J1939, PROFINET, OPC UA, MQTT), and interpreting PCIDs and schematics.
- Experience with process control hardware (sensors, actuators, VFDs, etc.).
- Stronganalytical,problem-solving,andcommunicationskills.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of Siemens PLC programming experience.
- 8+ years in redundant BPCS/SIS and SCADA network architecture.
- 5+ years of HMI development using WinCC OA and cloud-based remote monitoring.
- Experience in commissioning large-scale chemical facilities.
- Proficiency in control algorithm development using Simulink, MATLAB Coder, and related tools.
- Solid understanding of control theory (linear, nonlinear, multivariable).
- Experience with closed-loop control systems (PID, cascade).
- EITcertificationorCertifiedControlsEngineercredential.
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