Chevron · 1 day ago
OT Controls & Automation Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expChevron is seeking an OT Controls & Automation Engineer to enhance the adoption of emerging operational technology within their OT Product Line Mechatronics team. The role focuses on designing and implementing industrial control solutions, executing rapid technology adoption spikes, and ensuring cybersecurity and operational reliability for OT systems.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and implement industrial control solutions across OT environments, including PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) architectures, control narratives, I/O design, and configuration aligned with enterprise standards and site requirements
Engineer instrumentation and electrical integrations for prototypes and deployments, including sensor selection, loop design support, wiring/termination planning, panel/interface concepts, power considerations, and field commissioning support as required
Execute rapid technology adoption spikes (2–6 weeks) by defining scope, success criteria, risk/assumption logs, and test plans; building and validating prototypes; and rapidly iterating based on results and stakeholder feedback
Plan and perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting for lab and field trials (e.g., FAT/SAT-style validation, loop checks, point-to-point verification, protocol/network validation, and reliability/performance troubleshooting)
Drive "prototype-to-operations" readiness by aligning trial outcomes to acceptance expectations (e.g., cybersecurity hardening, patch/upgrade planning, documentation completeness, and "Ready for Operations" checklists) so validated capabilities land cleanly into platform operations
Support IT/OT convergence and industrial connectivity by collaborating with IT, OT platform operations, and cybersecurity on segmented networking, secure remote access, industrial DMZ patterns, identity/access dependencies, and lifecycle management for OT systems that run on IT platforms
Produce high-quality technical documentation and learnings capture including architecture diagrams, control narratives, test reports, commissioning checklists, and "trial learnings" packages; apply disciplined version control and ensure artifacts are easy to find and reuse across teams
Collaborate cross-functionally and mentor others by working with facilities/smart building stakeholders, OT platform operations, IT, external vendors/technology partners, and internal innovators; coach teammates on controls/I&E fundamentals and share reusable patterns through demos, templates, and knowledge bases
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: 3–7 years in controls engineering, instrumentation, electrical systems, industrial automation, or related OT engineering roles (energy, chemicals, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive industries)
Hands-on experience designing, configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC- and/or SCADA-based systems in industrial environments
Familiarity with at least one major automation ecosystem (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson, Honeywell, Schneider; depth in one is acceptable)
Working knowledge of control system lifecycle deliverables (e.g., I/O lists, control narratives, cause & effect where applicable, configuration baselines, commissioning checklists, FAT/SAT concepts)
Practical experience integrating field devices with control systems, including loop checks and troubleshooting of common measurement and discrete devices
Working knowledge of common industrial signals (e.g., 4–20 mA; familiarity with HART where applicable) and basic electrical/panel interface practices consistent with industrial safety requirements
Experience with common industrial protocols such as Modbus and/or OPC UA (and/or EtherNet/IP, PROFINET), including practical troubleshooting in lab/field environments
Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical documentation, communicate tradeoffs, and translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable working in an iterative delivery model using work tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps / Kanban) and collaborating across disciplines to execute short-cycle work
Commitment to safe work practices and operational reliability; familiarity with change control expectations in industrial environments (e.g., Management of Change concepts) and partnering with IT service/change workflows as needed
Preferred
Advanced education or credentials: Master's degree in a relevant discipline; Professional Engineer (PE) license; ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP); NICET or comparable certifications (instrumentation/electrical)
Experience deploying or evaluating one or more of the following in industrial environments: Industrial edge computing (gateway patterns, virtualization/container concepts, ruggedized compute), Industrial IoT / IIoT architectures and data integration patterns, Private LTE/5G or advanced wireless connectivity for industrial use cases, Digital twins or operational analytics tied to real OT data
Familiarity with industrial security concepts (defense-in-depth, segmentation, secure remote access, vulnerability/patch coordination) and how OT systems depend on IT infrastructure (e.g., Windows/identity services, virtualization, backups/DR)
Prior experience in rapid prototyping, pilots, lab/field trials, or technology adoption programs where success is measured by learning velocity and de-risking—not only long-cycle delivery
Experience guiding junior engineers/technicians, leading small technical workstreams, or serving as a technical mentor for controls/I&E integration
Company
Chevron
Chevron Corporation is an integrated energy and technology company that believes affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-10-19IPO
Leadership Team
Michael K. Wirth
Chairman of the Board & CEO
Bill Braun
Retired
Recent News
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