Controls Engineer/Controls Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer/Controls Systems 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)

Located near Conroe/Spring, TX, an Oil and Gas/Energy industry leader,   is currently seeking a Industrial Controls and Instrmentation/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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement control systems for automated production and packaging equipment
• Develop software for PLCs, HMIs, and related automation platforms
• Conduct testing, validation, and commissioning of new or upgraded systems
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues in existing control architectures
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including system specs and operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, codes, and industry regulations
• Provide training and guidance to plant personnel on system operation and best practices
• Perform routine system updates, patches, and maintenance activities
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and technology vendors on hardware and software needs
• Support capital projects and planned outages with required control system modifications
• Identify opportunities to improve process performance and implement innovative automation solutions
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with plant operations
• Develop and apply safety instrumented system (SIS) strategies to reduce operational risk

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 and ID diagrams

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.

 

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 07/10/2026 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

$110000 - $150000 USD per year