Controls Systems Engineer

Design Hire LLC


Job Location:

New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60 - 90
Experience Required: 5years
Posted on: 17 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


Were seeking a Control Systems Engineer with strong experience supporting heavy industrial environments such as power generation oil and gas or similar process-driven facilities. This role is focused on control system design instrumentation and engineering support for industrial process systems. The right person will bring hands-on experience with DCS PLC and HMI platforms along with a strong understanding of instrumentation loop diagrams control panel layouts and control valve sizing.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design develop and support control systems for heavy industrial process applications
  • Work with DCS PLC and HMI systems to support system design integration upgrades troubleshooting and commissioning
  • Develop and review loop diagrams control narratives I/O lists instrumentation lists and related engineering documentation
  • Prepare control panel layouts wiring concepts and system architecture documentation
  • Support field instrumentation selection specification and application for industrial process systems
  • Size and specify control valves based on system requirements process conditions and performance needs
  • Coordinate with mechanical electrical and process engineering teams to ensure proper system integration
  • Support modifications upgrades and improvements to existing plant control systems
  • Participate in startup commissioning testing and troubleshooting of control and instrumentation systems
  • Ensure designs and deliverables comply with applicable codes standards plant requirements and safety expectations
  • Provide technical support to operations maintenance and project teams throughout project execution
  • Assist with problem-solving related to system performance instrumentation issues and control strategy improvements


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Control Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • Experience in heavy industrial environments such as power generation oil and gas chemical processing or similar facilities
  • Strong experience with DCS PLC and HMI systems
  • Strong understanding of process instrumentation and control system design
  • Experience developing loop diagrams and control panel layouts
  • Experience sizing and specifying control valves
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs electrical drawings instrumentation documents and control system documentation
  • Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and field teams


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with plant modifications modernization projects or control system upgrades
  • Experience with industrial communication networks and integration between plant systems
  • Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities
  • Familiarity with industry standards and best practices related to instrumentation and control systems
  • Experience in regulated or highly process-driven industrial environments


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Required Skills:

Oil & Gas Power Generation DCS/PLC/HMI process instrumentation loop diagrams control panel layouts Size control valves


Required Education:

AS Degree

Were seeking a Control Systems Engineer with strong experience supporting heavy industrial environments such as power generation oil and gas or similar process-driven facilities. This role is focused on control system design instrumentation and engineering support for industrial process systems. The...