INSPYR Solutions · 21 hours ago
Automation Controls Engineer/PLC Programmer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expINSPYR Solutions is a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support control systems for land-based drilling rigs, ensuring efficient and safe drilling operations.
Information TechnologyProfessional ServicesStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of advanced control systems for land-based drilling rigs and drilling rig equipment, including participation in customer and vendor facing meetings, and internal design and status reviews
Perform regular support activities such as lab and shop floor set-up, integration testing, factory and customer acceptance testing
Participate in and perform troubleshooting of drilling rig and associated equipment control systems to minimize downtime and optimize performance. Provide technical support and guidance to internal field technicians and drilling operations and support teams
Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standards and regulations
Work closely with engineering teams, and 3^rd party operations teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems
Prepare and maintain technical documentation for control systems and procedures, such as product documentation, functional requirements documents, software release documents, commissioning documents, etc
Train and mentor junior engineers on control system design, implementation, and maintenance. Train and support field technicians on the deployment, set-up, and commissioning of drilling rig and drilling equipment control systems
Qualification
Required
US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US
Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing and maintaining control systems
This position is 100% onsite in Houston (77067)
Support the development and implementation of advanced control systems for land-based drilling rigs and drilling rig equipment, including participation in customer and vendor facing meetings, and internal design and status reviews
Perform regular support activities such as lab and shop floor set-up, integration testing, factory and customer acceptance testing
Participate in and perform troubleshooting of drilling rig and associated equipment control systems to minimize downtime and optimize performance. Provide technical support and guidance to internal field technicians and drilling operations and support teams
Ensure all control systems comply with industry safety standards and regulations
Work closely with engineering teams, and 3rd party operations teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems
Prepare and maintain technical documentation for control systems and procedures, such as product documentation, functional requirements documents, software release documents, commissioning documents, etc
Train and mentor junior engineers on control system design, implementation, and maintenance. Train and support field technicians on the deployment, set-up, and commissioning of drilling rig and drilling equipment control systems
Travel to drilling rig sites will be required; International and Domestic travel will be required (<20%)
Preferred
Previous experience in mechatronics/robotics is highly desired
PLC programming experience is required, preferably with Allen Bradley and/or Rockwell
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Or equivalent experience
Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred, but also Siemens)
Experience with SCADA systems and HMI development
Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (ABB and GE Converteam preferred)
Experience and understanding of Industrial PCs, Servers, networking and communications protocols
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Hands-on approach to solving problems
Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities 'Can Do' attitude
Company
INSPYR Solutions
INSPYR Solutions is a information technology staffing service providers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregg Straus
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Wren
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-09-12
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