TX - Controls and Instrumentation Systems Engineer - Automation

Job Description

Job Description

TX Industrial Controls and Electrical Instrumentation Engineer

Controls and Instrumentation Systems Engineering Specialist

• Direct Hire/Perm
• LOCATION - Spring/Conroe, TX area, Onsite in an industrial setting/Manufacturing facility ( May be occasional travel, NOT a remote/WFH role)
• For consideration, please apply here, and email me at View email address on ziprecruiter.com for consideration and let's connect/discuss the match/fit.

Located near Conroe/Spring, TX, an Oil and Gas/Energy industry leader,   is currently seeking a Industrial Controls and Instrumentation/Engineering Specialist to support automation, process reliability, and technology integration across multiple production areas. 

This position plays a key role in ensuring that automated equipment, control platforms, and information systems operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Ideally qualified candidates will bring with them ALL of the short list of experience below, along with as much as the rest ( Further below) 

• Desalination or industrial water treatment experience ( highly desired)
• PLC/SCADA expertise
• MCCs, VFDs, switchgear, and power distribution experience
• Commissioning/startup background
• PE license or E&I project leadership experience

If this sounds like you....see more info below and let's discuss today.....

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, program, and provide technical support for PLC, SCADA, and HMI-based process control systems.
• Lead the design and specification of instrumentation including sensors, analyzers, transmitters, control valves, and automation hardware.
• Support the installation, commissioning, startup, and performance validation of electrical, instrumentation, and control assets.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including P&IDs, loop diagrams, I/O lists, wiring drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Perform calibration, functional testing, and verification of field instrumentation to ensure measurement accuracy and control system reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving motors, MCCs, VFDs, switchgear, power distribution systems, and associated electrical equipment.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and HSEQ personnel to improve plant performance, reliability, and safety.
• Conduct root cause investigations for recurring equipment or control system failures and drive implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage and support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical electrical and instrumentation infrastructure.
• Prepare project scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates, and supporting documentation for capital and maintenance initiatives.
• Coordinate the activities of contractors, vendors, and system integrators during I&E installations, upgrades, and turnaround projects.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable NEC, NFPA, ISA, OSHA, and site-specific safety standards.

Education, Skills and Qualifications , other Requirements:

• BS degree required; preferred fields include Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing plant environment
• We are ideally seeking/looking for those that bring previous experience with Packaging Automation software/programmable logic controllers or PLCs, with experience programming for industrial  machinery, water treatment applications, Heavy industrial systems, etc.
• Previous Energy Industry/Oil and Gas products industry experience is desired.
• Proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell ControlLogix, Modicon, or similar)
• Experience with DCS systems/process control software is a plus
• Knowledge of HMI development and configuration
• Ability to interpret PFDs and P&ID diagrams

 

Please note.... Salary ranges listed are approximate and as with all roles/positions, salary offered is based on directly applicable experience brought to the role....your goals may be lower, may be higher and either may be available for the RIGHT FIT candidate for the role.... please don't hesitate to get in touch if you are not a perfect salary match as we can discuss and position you for consideration at a level that makes sense!   Thanks.

Benefits

Benefits offered include:
" Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, (PPO) with low out-of-pocket employee costs
" Life Insurance coverage offered.
" Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & AFLAC offered
" Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
" Additional benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday time off as well as an Employee Wellness program

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$125000 - $175000 USD per year

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