Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls EngineerLocation: Houston, TX Job Type: Contract Job 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 rulesClean, organize, and transform large datasets to ensure accurate metrics reportingPerform consistency checks to verify alignment across data sourcesTrack progress against defined validation milestones and report status to project leadsC&E Documentation ValidationExecute 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 associationsLog and document findings in structured tracking tools with clear, repeatable evidenceSIS / Controls Tag ValidationValidate SIS and control system tags for completeness, accuracy, and consistency across documentation and systemsSupport 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 datasetsAbility to perform repetitive validation tasks accurately and consistentlyStrong organizational and documentation skillsClear written communication skills for issue logging and status reportingExperience with SIS, controls, DCS/PLC and instrumentation environments