Lead Control System Specialist

Base Pay Range $45.00/hr - $85.00/hr Lead Control Systems Specialist Merrillville, IN (45 min from downtown Chicago) Contech Control Services is seeking team-oriented professionals with expert knowledge of Distributive Control Systems (DCS) or Safety Instrumented System (SIS), graphics, system architecture, and logic programming of plant control systems. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Lead Control System Specialist performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following: Configure DCS and/or SIS logic, graphics, and interfaces with other systems. Responsible for design, specification, selection, and services relating to control systems including basic process control systems, safety systems, telecommunications, etc. Candidate will plan, budget, organize and control an important segment of a typical automation project. Responsible to assist with control philosophy and/or functional descriptions. Communicate progress to project manager for inclusion into reports to client. Responsible for quality of the control system portion of the project. Requirements The Control System Specialist requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: BS in Engineering field and PE license is preferable. 10+ years of hands‑on configuration experience with at least one of the following control systems: DCS (Honeywell, DeltaV, Foxboro), SIS (Triconex, DeltaV, Honeywell). Configuration experience with Wonderware and Allen‑Bradley PLCs is a plus. Demonstrated experience in technical execution on both FEL/FEED and EPC projects in the chemical and petrochemical industry. Functional safety experience and certification are a plus. Knowledge of Microsoft software products. Working Conditions Position Type: Full Time. Standard Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Overtime: Occasionally. Range: Permanent. Travel: Up to 25%. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Industries Oil and Gas and Chemical Manufacturing Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Tuition assistance Disability insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Contech Control Services by 2x. Get notified about new Control System Specialist jobs in Merrillville, IN. #J-18808-Ljbffr CONTECH CONTROL SERVICES