Houston - Controls Engineer III

Location:

Houston, TX Salary:

$55.00 USD Hourly•$60.00

USD Hourly Description:

Controls Engineer•SIS /

Data Validation Location:

Major Industrial Facility•

Gulf Coast Region Work Model:

Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)

Contract Duration:

9-month contract (extension possible) Role Overview A Controls Engineer is needed to support Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) validation and data quality initiatives within a large, highly regulated industrial environment. This role focuses on automated Digital Cause & Effect (DiCE) metrics population, Cause & Effect (C&E) documentation validation, and comprehensive control system tag verification across multiple data sources. A formal degree is not required; however, candidates with this level of experience typically have some technical or engineering education. Key Responsibilities Digital Cause & Effect (DiCE) Metrics & Data Validation Populate and maintain automated DiCE metrics tables using established templates, rules, and validation criteria Clean, organize, and transform large datasets to ensure accurate and reliable metrics reporting Perform consistency and integrity checks across multiple data sources to verify alignment Track progress against defined validation milestones and provide regular status updates to project leadership Cause & Effect (C&E) Documentation Review Perform detailed, tag-by-tag comparisons between C&E documentation and reference materials (e.g., instrument lists, I/O lists, logic narratives) Identify and document discrepancies such as: Missing or extra tags Naming inconsistencies Duplicate records Incorrect logic or association mappings Log findings in structured tracking tools with clear, repeatable evidence to support resolution SIS & Controls Tag Validation Validate SIS and control system tags for completeness, accuracy, and consistency across documentation and control systems Execute repeatable validation checks across large document sets to support enterprise-scale validation efforts Escalate unresolved or complex discrepancies to senior SIS or controls engineers with concise summaries, impact assessments, and supporting documentation Required Qualifications Strong Excel and data-centric skill set, particularly with large and complex datasets High attention to detail with the ability to perform repetitive validation tasks accurately and consistently Strong organizational skills with a structured approach to documentation and issue tracking Clear written communication skills for technical issue logging and progress reporting Prior exposure to SIS, controls engineering, DCS/PLC systems, or instrumentation environments is strongly preferred By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.

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