H&P · 4 days ago
Control Systems Engineer, Principal
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expH&P is a trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. The Control & Application Systems Engineer, Principal will be critical in maintaining and evolving the software infrastructure that supports automation platforms and industrial control systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security of deployment pipelines and containerized applications.
EnergyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance and availability
Design and maintain containerized microservices using Docker and Helm
Ensure secure and compliant container orchestration across environments
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs in C#
Integrate C# applications with cloud-native services and container platforms
Support legacy systems and contribute to modernization efforts
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
Automate testing, deployment, and rollback procedures
Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to ensure smooth software delivery
Be familiar with industrial protocols to modify PLC code to support the continuous expansion of the capabilities that are supported and exchanged between the environments via industrial protocols
Work closely with the Industrial Control System team to ensure seamless integration with PLC-driven rig operating systems
Align software deployments with field control requirements to maintain operational integrity
Develop standards and procedures to handle the operational requirements of applications interacting with the control system
Write integrations between the various containers and the control system to support a variety of applications that need to request control and changes within the PLC environments
Must be able to manage all aspects of an engineering project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget
Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing the project; monitor progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include preparing engineering designs and work specifications, developing project schedules, selecting materials and equipment
Liaise with other operational areas in the organization (e.g., operations, other engineering disciplines, drafting) to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project
Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project
Provide after hours/weekend support when needed
Some travel as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET accredited university required
10+ years of oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, food processing, or similar experience preferred
Proven experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and container orchestration
Strong proficiency in C# and backend development
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
Familiarity with industrial control systems and PLC integration
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Drilling industry or general oil & gas experience required
Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams and schematics for system/program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up
Ability to work with multiple engineering disciplines and operational groups
Excellent professional and interpersonal skills
Must be able to analyze field problems; support technical service in determining various causes and solutions of software/hardware-related problems reported from the field
Self-motivated individual with the ability to set and achieve goals
Solid documentation and organization skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Prior numerical computing and data simulation experience with MATLAB/Simulink, SCADA or similar, is preferred
Hands-on field experience with power and control systems a plus
Configuration and programming experience with VFD's are a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
401k match Paid
Leave Plans
Parental & Adoption Benefits
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance
Learning & Development Opportunities
Flex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work-life integration
Company
H&P
Since 1920, H&P has been the industry’s most trusted partner in U.S. land, international and offshore drilling productivity and reliability.
5001-10000 employees
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2021 (2)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2024-09-10Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
J. Kevin Vann
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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