Introduction

We are looking for a Process Control Systems Engineer to work with one of our major Oil and Gas clients in a contract position located in Orange, TX.

What are you going to do 

  • Reviews technical specifications, design guides, and user manuals
  • Assists in the checkout of instrument control loops in existing plants or plant expansions
  • Undertakes bad actor identification and analysis to reduce equipment downtime
  • Calibrates systems requiring basic electronic test equipment
  • Collects data using computer maintenance management system (CMMS) or other available data sources
  • Performs maintenance service repairs on control systems hardware
  • Documents changes and provides information for as-built documentation
  • Completes administrative tasks including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation
  • Assists in developing related preventive maintenance that do not currently exist
  • Contributes to maintaining the project's instrument database using automated tools and has knowledge of the applicability of information to be populated in the instrument database
  • Maintains DCS software database
  • Modifies DCS configuration per plant requirements
  • Works with instrumentation and analyzer groups to troubleshoot systems issues
  • Monitors control system health

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 3 years of experience OR Associate degree in instrumentation or electronics with at least 5 years of experience
  • Can read and understand design documents. (P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, schematics, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of industrial control systems
  • Experience reading control logic diagrams
  • Programming experience
  • Experience with Emerson DeltaV Control System
  • Ethylene or polyethylene manufacturing experience
  • Experience with Network Infrastructure in OT Environment
  • Experience with RSLogix/ Studio 5000
  • Experience in petrochemical manufacturing/refining industry

What we offer 

Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a fulltime job in itself. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with on-boarding. We'll get you going while you get on with the job.

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That's what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we've created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services. Join us today.

Closing: 22 April 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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