Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls EngineerLocation: Houston, TXDuration: 6+ MonthsJob Description: The Controls Engineer will support validation and data quality efforts for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and control systems within a large, regulated industrial environment. The primary focus of this role is Digital Cause & Effect (DiCE) automated metrics table population, Cause & Effect (C&E) document tag comparison, and control system tag validationResponsibilities:• Populate and maintain automated DiCE metrics tables using established templates and validation rules• Clean, organize, and transform large datasets to ensure accurate metrics reporting• Perform consistency checks to verify alignment across data sources• Track progress against defined validation milestones and report status to project leads• C&E Documentation Validation• Execute tag-by-tag comparisons between Cause & Effect (C&E) documentation and reference sources (e.g., instrument lists, I/O lists, logic narratives)• Identify discrepancies including missing tags, naming mismatches, duplicate entries, or incorrect associations• Log and document findings in structured tracking tools with clear, repeatable evidence• SIS / Controls Tag Validation• Validate SIS and control system tags for completeness, accuracy, and consistency across documentation and systems• Support large-scale validation efforts by executing repeatable checks across multiple document setsEscalate unresolved discrepancies to senior controls or SIS engineers with summarized impacts and supporting documentationRequirements:• Strong Excel and data-driven skill set, including working with large datasets• Ability to perform repetitive validation tasks accurately and consistently• Strong organizational and documentation skills• Clear written communication skills for issue logging and status reportingPrior exposure to SIS, controls, DCS/PLC or instrumentation environments