Audubon is currently seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our team in Metairie, LA. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality automation and control systems solutions for our industrial and energy clients.
In this role, you will lead and support a variety of in-house projects, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and clients. Responsibilities include developing and programming control strategies, designing HMI graphics, supporting industrial networking configurations, and participating in system testing and documentation. As a senior technical contributor, you'll also serve as a mentor to junior engineers and work alongside our Project Managers to ensure successful project execution from design through commissioning.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Support the selection and specification of various Operational Technology (OT) hardware equipment such as switches, firewalls, routers, servers, media converters, and patch panels.
- Solicit software and hardware quotations from manufacturers and vendors as directed.
- Participate in jobsite and shop visits as required by project scope.
- Actively participate in external and internal meetings with clear and professional written and verbal communication.
- Develop control system logic using various programming languages, including Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts, Function Blocks, and Instruction List. Experience with Rockwell, Honeywell, DeltaV, Yokogawa, a plus.
- Develop custom industrial Human Machine Interface (HMI) graphics across a variety of OEM applications. Experience with Rockwell, Honeywell, DeltaV, Yokogawa a plus.
- Gather and record information from client provided documentation, vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in development of software applications.
- Prepare basic sketches and perform basic engineering calculations for project assignments.
- Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments.
- Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
- Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
- Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor's of Science in Engineering
- 10-15 years of experience in plant, refinery, offshore oil and gas, or similar environments.
- 10-15 years of experience with DCS systems such as Yokogawa, Honeywell, or DeltaV.
- Interest in computer programming, industrial control systems, robotics or other highly technical systems.
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable personal transportation.
- Fluent in verbal and written English.
- Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and push, pull and lift 50+lbs for an extended period.
- Up to 50% travel to client sites that may be remote or offshore
- Available for after-hours, weekends and holidays if required by project scope.
- Proficiency with computer-based work, and ability to learn and work in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office 365
No recruiters, please.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled