Hazen and Sawyer · 19 hours ago
Senior Ovation DCS Programmer / Control Systems Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHazen and Sawyer is seeking an experienced Senior Ovation DCS Programmer / Control Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, commissioning, and long-term support of Emerson Ovation Distributed Control Systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. This senior technical position involves hands-on system programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with various teams.
Environmental EngineeringFood and BeverageHealth CareRenewable EnergyWater Purification
Responsibilities
Configure, program, test, and commission Emerson Ovation DCS systems
Develop and maintain control logic, operator graphics, alarm configurations, and system databases
Perform system upgrades, migrations, and expansions on legacy and current Ovation platforms
Support control optimization, tuning, and modernization initiatives
Implement and support control strategies for treatment and conveyance processes including pumping, filtration, chemical feed, disinfection, sludge handling, and distribution systems
Troubleshoot process and control system issues and implement corrective actions
Lead and support FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning activities
Provide operational troubleshooting and post-startup support
Develop and maintain system documentation, including control narratives, I/O lists, and architecture diagrams
Support changing management and configuration control procedures
Implement OT cybersecurity best practices consistent with ISA/IEC 62443 and utility standards
Support redundancy, backup, disaster recovery, and system resiliency planning
Serve as a technical lead on Ovation-related projects
Mentor junior engineers and programmers
Coordinate with operations staff, project managers, vendors, and system integrators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in control systems or automation
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Emerson Ovation DCS systems
Experience supporting water or wastewater treatment facilities strongly preferred
Experience with FAT, SAT, and field commissioning
Ability to travel to project sites (often up to 25–75% depending on the role and level)
Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the U.S
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of Emerson Ovation configuration tools and system architecture
Strong understanding of process control, instrumentation, and control system networks
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, OPC, Modbus)
Working knowledge of alarm management best practices and OT cybersecurity principles
Experience with PLC/SCADA systems, networking, and industrial control protocols is often a plus
Emerson Ovation training or certifications
ISA, cybersecurity, or related professional certifications a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
Company
Hazen and Sawyer
Hazen and Sawyer has focused on two things: providing safe drinking water and controlling water pollution.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.13M2012-02-09Grant· $0.13M
Leadership Team
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William Crayon
Chief Financial Officer
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Alfred Sawyer
Founder
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