Senior Automation Control Systems Engineer – Batch

About the role

Burrow Global Automation is a vendor‑neutral Automation Systems Integrator that manages and supports all aspects of automation projects from concept through operation, focusing on the energy, specialty chemical, and sustainable energy markets. Working closely with clients, we enable their processes to operate with the utmost safety and efficiency while providing a fun, challenging, and balanced team environment. We are seeking Control System Engineers with proficiency in DCS Batch Control to develop and support clients’ process control systems and operational technology. Development work involves in‑office engineering design, documentation, and configuration on E, EP & EPC, and Automation projects for upgrades, expansions, and migrations. Support work is performed onsite and ranges from small maintenance‑related changes to larger projects such as upgrades, process optimizations, expansions, and related tasks. The position is 50‑75% embedded support in the Deer Park, TX area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and be accountable for design, development, and installation of control systems.
• Ability to program, troubleshoot, and support the configuration.
• Mentor and guide Automation engineers on projects.
• Lead Automation efforts on capital projects, new installations, testing, and modernization projects for new systems.
• May contribute to multiple projects at once.
• Demonstrate knowledge as a Batch Control SME.
• Consult with clients on multiple control system hardware types, uses, and limitations.
• Guide clients through decisions around technology selections.
• Participate in Business Development activities with key and target clients.
• Conduct meetings with clients as a subject matter expert and represent Burrow Global professionally.
• Provide technical support, problem solving, maintenance, modifications, and continuous improvement for process control systems.

Key Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of control systems documentation (e.g., P&ID’s, Cause and Effects, Control System Architecture, I/O Index, etc.).
• Expert‑level knowledge of ISA‑88 (S88) batch control standards and methodologies.
• Hands‑on proficiency in DeltaV Batch tools including Recipe Studio, Batch Executive, Campaign Manager, and Batch Operator Interface.
• Extensive experience implementing batch Emerson DeltaV applications using sequential function charts, command/state‑driven equipment logic, and phase logic.
• Familiarity with integration between DCS platforms and Manufacturing Execution Systems like Syncade.
• Understanding of Control System networks and connectivity.
• Experience with leading multiple project phases (e.g., FEL, Detailed Engineering and Commissioning/Start‑Up).
• Familiarity with relevant Automation industry standards and experience with application (e.g., NEC, NFPA 72, 85, 86, IEC61511, IEC 61508, API 14C, and UL508A).
• Excellent communication skills.
• System integration experience with PLCs and other third‑party devices.
• Understanding of batch chemical processes and applications preferred; Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, or other adjacent batch process industry experience acceptable.
• Comfortable with both in‑office and plant environments.
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and pressure.
• Works well with others, within a team, and takes accountability.
• Organized, with strong computer literacy skills such as MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Instrument, Computer Engineering or similar discipline (or equivalent technical experience).
• 10+ years of experience implementing Batch automation projects preferably in the Emerson DeltaV platform.
• 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Chemicals or adjacent markets.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship.