Controls and Instrumentation Systems Engineering SpecialistDirect 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 russ.holland@cybercoders.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.

Key ResponsibilitiesConfigure, 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 Engineering5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing plant environmentWe 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 plusKnowledge of HMI development and configurationAbility to interpret PFDs and P&ID diagramsBenefitsBenefits 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