Control Systems Engineer, Principal

Description

• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance and availability.
• Integrate C# applications with cloud-native services and container platforms.
• Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project.
• Design and maintain containerized microservices using Docker and Helm.
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include preparing engineering designs and work specifications, developing project schedules, selecting materials and equipment.
• Develop standards and procedures to handle the operational requirements of applications interacting with the control system
• Provide after hours/weekend support when needed
• Support legacy systems and contribute to modernization efforts.
• Liaise with other operational areas in the organization (e.g., operations, other engineering disciplines, drafting) to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project.
• Automate testing, deployment, and rollback procedures.
• Align software deployments with field control requirements to maintain operational integrity.
• Work closely with the Industrial Control System team to ensure seamless integration with PLC-driven rig operating systems.
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs in C#.
• Ensure secure and compliant container orchestration across environments.
• Write integrations between the various containers and the control system to support a variety of applications that need to request control and changes within the PLC environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Design, communicate, and implement an operational plan for completing the project; monitor progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Must be able to analyze field problems; support technical service in determining various causes and solutions of software/hardware-related problems reported from the field.
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to ensure smooth software delivery.

Requirements

• Prior numerical computing and data simulation experience with MATLAB/Simulink, SCADA or similar, is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET accredited university required
• Excellent professional and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and PLC integration.
• Proven experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and container orchestration.
• Strong proficiency in C# and backend development.
• Drilling industry or general oil & gas experience required.
• Solid documentation and organization skills.
• 5+ years of oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, food processing, or similar experience preferred.
• Hands-on field experience with power and control systems a plus.
• C# Development
• Be familiar with industrial protocols to modify PLC code to support the continuous expansion of the capabilities that are supported and exchanged between the environments via industrial protocols.
• Ability to work with multiple engineering disciplines and operational groups
• Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams and schematics for system/program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up.
• Configuration and programming experience with VFD's are a plus.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to set and achieve goals.
• Must be able to manage all aspects of an engineering project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work-life integration
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k match Paid
• Educational Assistance
• Parental & Adoption Benefits
• Leave Plans
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance