Controls Engineer

Company: CyberCoders
Location: Midway
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Controls Engineer Position Overview The Senior Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting the design, planning, and maintenance of plant instrumentation and control systems. This role provides technical leadership for automation equipment, control logic, safety systems, and instrumentation performance. The position works closely with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to improve system reliability, ensure accurate documentation, and support both day-to-day troubleshooting and long-term project work. This role includes supervisory responsibility and reports to the Technical Engineering Manager. Key Responsibilities Collaborates with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to support equipment reliability objectives. Provides daily technical assistance to address design issues, maintenance needs, and operational challenges. Oversees instrumentation, automation, and control systems including troubleshooting, programming updates, and documentation. Ensures accuracy of schematics, loop sheets, interlock diagrams, and related control documentation. Maintains engineering files, updates calibration and PM procedures, and analyzes process data for performance insights. Prepares and submits required records to meet operational and regulatory standards. Participates in front-end engineering design activities and contributes to project planning and execution. Supports safety processes including participation in hazard reviews, SIL evaluations, and functional safety planning. Contributes to environmental and safety initiatives and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. Provides support for capital projects, process improvements, and scheduled shutdown activities. Leads investigations into instrumentation or control-related failures and develops corrective actions. Provides field oversight during critical work and assists with troubleshooting recurring instrumentation Qualifications Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline. Several years of experience in instrumentation and control systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably chemical processing. Experience working with control systems, safety instrumented systems, and instrumentation hardware. Functional safety training or certification is preferred. Experience with project planning, budgeting, or contractor coordination is beneficial. Knowledge of compressor controls, DCS, PLC, HMI, historian systems, and industrial networking. Understanding of instrumentation principles including valves, transmitters, analyzers, and measurement technologies. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. Strong troubleshooting skills in both instrumentation and control logic. Familiarity with smart instrumentation, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic components. Knowledge of process safety concepts and general process control. Experience with root cause analysis and reliability methodologies. Benefits: Excellent Compensation (Salary - $90K - $130K) Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) ) PTO, Holidays, etc. And much more Benefits - For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 02/20/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

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