Senior Instrument & Control Engineer

Clayton Services is searching for a Senior Instrument & Control Engineer to join a thriving company in Houston, Texas. The Senior Instrument & Control Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, and supporting instrumentation and control systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Job Type : Direct Hire

Pay Rate : $100,000-$130,000 / year

Benefits :  Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, wellness plan, flexible spending account, stock options, performance-based incentives, and more.

Senior Instrument & Control Engineer Responsibilities :

• Perform instrument sizing, selection, and calibration for devices such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature elements, and control valves.
• Prepare, review, and update P&IDs, control narratives, I / O lists, interlock matrices, cause & effect tables, and process tuning documentation.
• Specify and review instrumentation datasheets, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and system architecture drawings.
• Develop, configure, and optimize PLC logic, DCS strategies, and HMI graphics for process monitoring and operator interfaces.
• Configure alarm management systems and ensure seamless communication between field devices, PLCs, DCS, HMIs, and higher-level SCADA systems.
• Lead and support commissioning activities, including FAT / SAT, loop checks, calibration verification, and control strategy tuning in the field.
• Provide field troubleshooting expertise for instrumentation, control systems, and communication networks.
• Conduct on-site diagnostics, root cause analysis, and corrective / preventive actions.
• Maintain backups, calibration records, interlock documentation, and version control of PLC, DCS, and HMI systems.
• Train operators and maintenance staff on the proper use and troubleshooting of systems.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ISA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA standards.
• Conduct and support SIL studies, HAZOP reviews, and risk assessments.
• Implement and verify safety instrumented systems (SIS) to meet SIL requirements.
• Support cybersecurity practices for industrial control networks.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Senior Instrument & Control Engineer - Immediate need. Apply today!