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Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Oil & Gas
Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Oil & GasSelectek • Baton Rouge, LA
Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Oil & Gas

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Oil & Gas

Selectek • Baton Rouge, LA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer – Oil & Gas

Location : Alpharetta, GA (On-site | M–F 8AM–5PM | 1-hour flex)

Long-term career opportunity

Pay Range : ~ $36–$48 / hr+ (higher rates considered for top talent) + benefits

Travel : ~30% (to be confirmed)

Sponsorship not available

Drive High-Impact Projects in Pipeline Automation

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead complex, multi-site projects in the oil and gas sector. This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex automation challenges across industrial facilities such as pipeline stations, truck racks, and tank farms .

You’ll work on a variety of high-visibility projects from concept through commissioning—taking full ownership of controls design, programming, documentation, and field support.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Mid-sized team with tight-knit culture and zero bureaucracy
  • Work with respected clients in the energy space (including major names)
  • Opportunity for direct hire with remote flexibility on M / F upon FTE conversion

Stable and growing project pipeline — this position is approved and actively hiring

What You’ll Do

  • Independently lead automation projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Design and implement advanced PLC & HMI / SCADA systems :
  • PLC Mastery in at least 4 platforms (must include RSLogix5000 & GE Proficy)
  • HMI / SCADA Mastery in at least 4 platforms (must include FactoryTalk View & Proficy iFIX)
  • Develop complete project documentation, including :
  • I / O Lists, Data Maps, Functional Specs, Test Plans
  • Control Architecture Diagrams
  • Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals
  • Lead or support system startups, cutovers, and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
  • Interpret and integrate electrical, mechanical, and civil drawings for automation applications.
  • Provide mentoring and quality reviews for junior engineers.
  • Maintain expert-level understanding of hazardous area classifications and relevant design standards.

    What You Bring B.S. in Electrical Engineering ~ 10+ years of experience in automation / control systems for industrial facilities Strong expertise in : 49 CFR 195 – All Subparts API 1165, API RP 500, API MPMS

  • Field experience with :
  • Valve types, actuators, and troubleshooting of wiring & limit switches
  • Systems for pipeline pump stations, tank farms, loading / unloading racks
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