JOB DESCRIPTION

Controls Engineer - Houston, Texas - Hybrid

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• This is a mid-level position requiring 3+ years of control engineering-related experience in some of or all the following industries: Renewable Energy; RNG - Renewable Natural Gas and Biogas-to-Energy; Gas Processing; Chemical; Power; Waste Management; Environmental Air Quality Control System, Other Industrial Process Automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical field from an accredited university.
• Working knowledge of ISA, NFPA, UL, safety codes, fire codes, and other industry standards.
• Proficiency in process control instrumentation and common data communication protocols including Modbus & HART.
• Proficiency in Studio 5000 PLC programming software.
• Experience tuning control loops.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of software. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation, GE and Automation Direct products and ignition software.
• Proficiency in SCADA design.
• Proficiency in Gas Analysis.
• Proficiency in UL panel design.
• E.I.T. certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in maintenance planning and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Advanced optimization, trouble shooting, and/or process design skills in a process simulation package.
• Experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA) in an energy or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process metrics and reporting key performance indicators (KPI).

TIME OFF

We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave

ESI is located in beautiful Sisters, Oregon. Nestled at the foot of the Three Sisters, Sisters is surrounded by world-class skiing, biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, and just about any other outdoor activity you can imagine. ESI elected to build its headquarters in Central Oregon because of the quality of life the region provides. The company takes pride in encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle for its employees. Located about 20 minutes from Bend and Redmond, ESI’s headquarters are easily accessible for all our employees who call Central Oregon home. Our satellite office, located in Golden, Colorado, offers our employees a similar quality of life, with easy access to world-class skiing, climbing, and mountain biking trails. Its close proximity to Denver offers our employees diverse lifestyle opportunities.
ESI’s core values include pride of ownership, a limitless desire to learn, and a relentless approach to solving any challenge. A successful ESI employee not only embraces these values but knows when to lean on the team for support and guidance. We acknowledge that our fast-paced and dynamic environment is not for everyone, but if you are looking for independence and new challenges, ESI will be a great fit.
This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• Design and review control system documentation including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), equipment and instrumentation specifications, data sheets, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control narratives, I/O list, electrical drawings, and operation manuals.
• Specify measurement and analysis instrumentation and control components for automated industrial process control and plant safety.
• PLC programming and SCADA design.
• Prepare and review UL panel drawings for fabrication.
• Participate in project HAZOP studies.
• Support the review and response to contractor RFIs.
• Support Field Service work with through remote and on-site process troubleshooting and optimization.
• Plan and participate in on-site startup and commissioning activities.
• Interact with other engineering disciplines and departments throughout the company.
• Seek ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness in all work.
• Other duties as assigned.