Process Controls Engineer
BH-343593
Posted: 05/08/2026
- $52.00-62.00/hr
- United States Pennsylvania Fogelsville
- Contract
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Petrochemical
Our client is actively seeking an experienced Process Controls Engineer to join their team out of Allentown, PA! This individual will focus on executing projects to maintain and improve automated control systems within operating facilities. The position will be responsible for executing projects that include instrumentation and control device selection, PLC and DCS system design, installation checkout, and system commisioning! This is a full-time, long-term contract opportunity offering competitive pay, health insurance (medical, vision, dental), 401K, life insurance and more!
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary:
The Process Controls Engineer position focuses on executing projects to maintain and improve automated control systems within operating facilities. The position will be responsible for executing projects that include instrumentation and control device selection, PLC and DCS system design, installation checkout, and system commissioning.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary:
The Process Controls Engineer position focuses on executing projects to maintain and improve automated control systems within operating facilities. The position will be responsible for executing projects that include instrumentation and control device selection, PLC and DCS system design, installation checkout, and system commissioning.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering project team and production staff.
- Implement system expansions and obsolescence replacement projects.
- Allen Bradley PLC5 upgrades to CLX5000
- Allen Bradley SLC500 upgrades to CLX5000
- Siemens PCS7 HMI version upgrade and Controller Upgrades
- TIA Portal version upgrades to v20
- Travel to site locations for installation checkout and system commissioning.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
- Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Control Engineering or related field.
- Experience with automated control systems.
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to travel 20%-40%, mainly in the Americas, mostly US domestic (East to West Coast).
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.