Senior Conversions, Modifications, and Upgrades (CM&U) Controls Engineer

Position: Senior Conversions, Modifications, and Upgrades (CM&U) Controls Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id: 2213

# of Openings: 1

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City , we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

The Senior CM&U Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced control system solutions for turbine conversions, modifications, and upgrades. This role applies advanced engineering principles to develop innovative solutions, exercises independent judgment in system design and troubleshooting, and serves as a technical authority on control systems architecture, programming, and integration.

Turbine conversions, modifications, and upgrades (CM&U) are essential for enhancing the performance and longevity of gas turbines. These services include:

• Combustion system improvements
• Anti-icing, fogging, and wet compression solutions
• Control system enhancements and modernization

The Senior CM&U Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced control system solutions for turbine conversions, modifications, and upgrades. This role applies advanced engineering principles to develop innovative solutions, exercises independent judgment in system design and troubleshooting, and serves as a technical authority on control systems architecture, programming, and integration. Turbine conversions, modifications, and upgrades (CM&U) are essential for enhancing the performance and longevity of gas turbines. These services include:

• Combustion system improvements
• Anti-icing, fogging, and wet compression solutions
• Control system enhancements and modernization

The Senior C&MU controls engineer will develop control systems solutions by providing detailed control system software and hardware design engineering using the Allen Bradely PLC and HMI platforms.This position requires an individual who possesses a solid understanding of gas turbine electrical and mechanical control systems hardware and software, as well as exhibiting strong systems engineering and network communication skills.

Reports To: Manager CM&U

Work Location: 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Position Responsibilities

• The Senior CM&U Controls Engineer will lead Automation solutions from initial design to implementation and commissioning of CM&U solutions.
• Work must be performed consistently with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Define and validate the Scope of Work (SOW) created for the project in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in Internal Kick Off Meetings.
• Participate in Customer Kick Off Meetings and customer design reviews as necessary.
• Review existing P&IDs and revise as necessary to align with the SOW.
• Design control system architecture, including wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and system integration strategies.
• Develop IO Tool Kit (Ranges, Alarms and Trip Setpoints) file as a base for executing the SOW .
• Develop Bills of Material (BOM) and release to procurement.
• Support Change Order development as required by changes in the SOW.
• Develop user manuals, control system specifications; and Cause & Effect and Control Narrative documentation.
• Architect, develop, and validate PLC and HMI programs using established standards and best practices.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Test as required by SOW.
• Generate and maintain FAT documentation including project punch list.
• Responsible for generating final project documentation related to control systems.
• Provide technical leadership during commissioning and start-up, resolving complex system issues.
• Model and champion ProEnergy core values in ways that center team culture on these values.
• Exercise independent judgment in the design, configuration, and troubleshooting of complex control systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for control systems, influencing technical decisions across projects.
• Abide by and promote the ProEnergy HSE policy.
• Occasionally required to work nonstandard hours including evenings and weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required; advanced knowledge of control systems engineering principles with various functional mechanisms such as the science and methodology of loop tuning and control systems configurations is essential .
• Minimum experience of 10 years in gas turbine operations and control, or 15 years in various industrial process control software and systems.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 8 years in field service engineering.
• Familiarity with various industrial control programming and system design (Rockwell, GE, Woodward, Ovation, etc.).
• Familiarity with GE and non-GE aeroderivative and heavy-duty gas turbines core programming, sequencing, and process instrumentation.
• Retrofit or upgrade experience using multiple industrial platforms.
• Solid understanding of programming environments and languages.
• Technical competence in industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving ability and adept at communicating with several levels of the organization.
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starter mindset and constant engagement in developing new skills.
• Track record of handling steep learning curves and exhibiting can-do attitude.
• Must work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven history of long cycle control system projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.