Position Title: Automation and Controls Engineer

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Controls Engineering Manager

Travel Requirement: 10–20%

Position Overview: This role involves managing project implementation, operational support, and maintenance of automation and controls systems. The engineer will collaborate with partners to understand hardware, software, and network strategies; manage the controls environment; and develop automation solutions. Responsibilities also include designing, commissioning, and starting up new controls systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for technical support to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Provide technical support to maintain equipment manufacturing.
• Train personnel on new processes and technologies.
• Execute projects involving controls systems and related hardware, software, and networks.
• Design, commission, and start up automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues with electrical controls, PLCs, controllers, networks, VFDs, power systems, and related software.
• Stay updated on controls systems, hardware, programming standards, and market trends.
• Act as the main contact for third-party automation integrators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Engage with technology vendors and partners.
• Travel as needed for discussions, operational support, and technology R&D or deployments.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for controls-related issues.

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in automation, controls, and electrical equipment.
• Preferably knowledgeable in Hydraulic Fracturing activities.
• Preferably familiar with Siemens S7 platform.
• Understanding of equipment controls and logic.
• Ability to read electrical/controls drawings and network diagrams.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong time management skills.
• Proven experience in executing controls and automation projects, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of control systems, Siemens hardware and software, programming languages, protocols, and networking.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and writing SCL PLC programming language.
• Strong operational mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical principles clearly.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and other project design documents.
• Completion of New Hire Safety Orientation and annual recertification.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Valid driver's license.