RNG Controls & Automation Lead- Facilities Construction

We are seeking a RNG Controls & Automation Lead to provide technical leadership and hands-on support across multiple Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities. This role supports the Facilities Engineering and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams while serving as the primary point of contact for automation instrumentation and controls-related activities. The successful candidate will operate with autonomy demonstrate strong technical and operational depth and manage interfaces with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (E&I)

• Lead Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) support for RNG assets including onsite troubleshooting and regular field engagement with site team.
• Oversee maintenance and upgrades of IT/OT systems including:
  • Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLCs
  • Instrumentation and sensors
  • Alarm notification systems (e.g. Win911 or similar)
  • Electrical systems such as VFDs breakers and control panels

Automation & Vendor Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for all automation controls and instrumentation vendors.
• Coordinate work scopes troubleshoot vendor-delivered solutions and ensure adherence to site standards.

Networking IT & Cybersecurity Support

• Provide working-level support for industrial networking (switches VLANs remote access firewalls as applicable).
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to uphold secure compliant and resilient OT environments.
• Support cyber hardening activities patching support asset inventory remote-access security and compliance initiatives.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Interface with Operations & Maintenance to ensure reliability uptime and safe work execution.
• Provide guidance on control system modifications instrumentation specifications and site improvements.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 10 years in E&I automation or controls within energy industrial or similar environments.
• Backgrounds in RNG oil & gas manufacturing utilities or other industrial operations all considered.

Education

• Degree or technical certification in Electrical Instrumentation Automation or a related discipline (preferred but not required).

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software (Studio 5000 FactoryTalk View RSLinx Historian tools etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs instrumentation industrial networking and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ICS cybersecurity principles and sitelevel implementation.

Additional Information :

Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidates experience and qualifications. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time