Sr Engineer, Process Controls Automation

Join a forward-thinking team driving automation excellence across complex industrial environments. As a key contributor, you’ll design, implement, and optimize automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, lead impactful projects, and continuously develop your technical and leadership capabilities in a dynamic, growth-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, configure, test, and implement automation solutions for manual and business processes
• Lead and execute capital projects for automation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company guidelines
• Analyze business processes and recommend automation strategies, including lifecycle management and optimization
• Develop reusable automation scripts, frameworks, and smart workflows to replicate and improve processes
• Architect, implement, and support distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
• Architect, implement, and support functional safety systems (BMS & ESD)
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance automation equipment and systems, ensuring safety and reliability
• Direct and mentor technicians and contractors in the construction and enhancement of automation systems
• Conduct technical studies, feasibility reviews, and process hazard analyses to determine optimal automation solutions
• Lead integration efforts for data collection, system optimization, and communication infrastructure
• Produce and maintain project documentation, including I/O lists, alarm databases, control narratives, and drawings
• Support and implement information security measures for automation cyber assets
• Participate in incident investigations, technical committees, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Travel to facilities as needed, supporting operations and commissioning activities, including Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT)

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience in automation
• Intermediate proficiency in PLC/DCS configuration, industrial communication protocols, and troubleshooting
• Expertise in process control optimization, tuning, and sequential functions
• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 standards
• Willingness to travel (30–50%), including outdoor work in varying conditions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications, Industrial Electronics, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in automation
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, optimize work processes, and ensure accountability in high-stakes environments
• Experience with at least one of the following automation platforms: Rockwell, Siemens, Foxboro, Delta V
• Tech-savvy mindset, anticipating and adopting innovations in automation and digital technologies
• Exceptional communication skills, building strong relationships and delivering clear, concise information to diverse audiences
• Proven track record of driving results, making quality decisions, and thriving in ambiguous or challenging situations
• Experience with Burner Management Systems and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and staying ahead of industry trends
• Strong project management, contractor management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with proven leadership and mentoring capabilities

Pay

This position has a base salary range of $141,300 - $172,700. Offers are made based on candidate experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

About the Team

The Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We operate or manage over 70,000 miles of pipelines transporting crude oil and finished products, 39 terminals supplying consumer gas stations, and extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations. Our capabilities enhance our wellhead-to-market strategy and provide connectivity between Phillips 66 business units.