This role focuses on designing, building, commissioning, and owning PLC-based automation systems from scratch, with a strong emphasis on safety, scalability, and modern control architectures.

This is a senior-level opportunity for a forward-thinking controls engineer who can help define system standards, guide technology direction, and bring state-of-the-art PLC and industrial automation experience into a growing global operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop state-of-the-art automation and control systems for frac and stimulation equipment
• Lead PLC and automation software development, commissioning, and testing for field-deployed systems
• Develop, configure, and integrate Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) and National Instruments (cRIO / LabVIEW)-based systems
• Design and implement industrial automation networks, including hardware selection, communication protocols, and system architecture
• Perform hardware and software verification & validation
• Support international field commissioning and system startups as needed
• Partner closely with engineering leadership to evaluate, select, and standardize control system technologies
• Bring in-house ownership of systems currently supported by contractors

Required Experience & Skills

• 5–10+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or systems engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Siemens PLC (TIA Portal strongly preferred)
• National Instruments platforms (cRIO / LabVIEW – hands-on or strong familiarity)
• Proven experience building controls systems from scratch, not just maintenance
• Experience with large-scale industrial processes (oil & gas, power generation, chemical, refining, pharma, etc.)
• Solid background in:
• Advanced control systems
• PLC-based HMI development
• Signal processing, control theory, and system dynamics
• Industrial system integration

Technical Knowledge (Must-Have / Strong Plus)

• Industrial communication protocols: Modbus, TCP/UDP, CAN, Profinet
• PLC programming standards and best practices
• System identification, data acquisition, measurement, and estimation techniques
• Experience with sensors, actuators, pumps, VFDs, and industrial automation hardware
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Electrical schematics
• P&IDs
• Flow charts
• Cause & effect diagrams

Safety & Compliance

• Experience designing systems aligned with IEC safety standards
• Strong knowledge of Functional Safety (IEC 61508, IEC 61131-3, SIL levels)

Software & Tools (Nice to Have)

• Programming experience in C#, C++, Python, MATLAB, or Java
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio or similar IDEs

Travel & Work Environment

• International travel to locations such as Norway, China, Argentina, or Mexico
• Travel typically no longer than 1–2 weeks at a time