EMS_Energy Management Services · 3 days ago
Industrial Automation and Controls Manager
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEMS_Energy Management Services is seeking a proven Industrial Automation & Controls – Area Manager to lead and scale a high-growth automation business. The role involves driving revenue growth, overseeing project execution, and building a high-performance team within the Texas market.
Construction
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Hayley Jones
Responsibilities
Leverage an established rolodex of industrial relationships to secure new contracts immediately
Drive new business across Houston and the broader Texas industrial market
Expand existing accounts and develop long-term strategic customer relationships
Oversee execution of a $6M San Antonio project, ensuring schedule, margin, and client satisfaction
Build and execute a roadmap to expand internal engineering, programming, and systems integration capabilities
Own area-level performance with accountability for revenue, margin, and growth
Lead the transition into a full-service industrial automation and controls platform
Identify and strengthen strategic partnerships with end users, EPCs, and technology providers
Establish scalable processes to support sustainable growth
Recruit, lead, and mentor a specialized team of controls technicians, programmers, and field engineers
Build a high-performance culture centered on safety, execution excellence, and client delivery
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Houston/Texas industrial automation
Proven ability to bring in work quickly through existing client and partner relationships
Deep hands-on experience in PLC and/or SCADA environments
Direct exposure to data centers, mission-critical facilities, or similar high-reliability environments
Strong understanding of industrial controls systems, integration, and project execution
Experience leading a business unit, area, or P&L
Strong commercial mindset with a focus on high-margin professional services
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
Preferred
Market Presence
Company
EMS_Energy Management Services
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase