Senior Controls Engineer
Senior Renewable Controls Specialist Location: Fort Stockton, TX; Onsite- light travel within local area occasionallyTerms: 6+ month contract; C2C will be consideredCapstone IT is helping our client to hire a Senior Controls Specialist with experience in the renewable energy sector. This role is onsite and will be a minimum 6-month contract with opportunities for extensions.This person will have experience providing technical leadership in the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of renewable plant control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and associated instrumentation. This role also supports system reliability and performance improvements while guiding junior engineers, technical specialists, and contractors while collaborating with senior engineering staff and leadership on complex projects.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical support for renewable control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and related software (patching, upgrades, troubleshooting)Program, configure, and upgrade SCADA systemsAnalyze and improve control processes to enhance system reliability, availability, and performanceLead troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of control systems, communication networks, and associated equipmentDiagnose and resolve OPC communication and control system issues; implement system enhancementsSupport planning, design, and execution of control system upgrades, expansions, and maintenance projectsMaintain remote monitoring systems, including alarm management and data integrityAssist with control system diagnostics and support resolution of electrical, mechanical, and operational issuesProvide technical guidance to junior engineers, technical staff, and contractorsPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, a related technical discipline, or businessEquivalent combination of education and 6+ years of relevant experience may be considered8+ years of hands-on experience with PLC programming and industrial control systemsStrong understanding of plant operations and ability to optimize control systems to reduce downtime and costsSkills & CompetenciesAdvanced knowledge of controls, instrumentation, and SCADA systemsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsEffective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersProject management experience with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesProficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Access, Word)Capstone Consulting is an EEO employer.Capstone website: http://www.capstonec.com/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapstoneITStaffingSolutions/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/capstone__IT/Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/capstone-consulting/