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Controls Engineer IV

Salt Lake City, UT 84054

Posted: 08/11/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 59173531 Pay Rate: $50-56 / hour

Job Description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US.

LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT 84054

SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday // 40 hrs/wk

COMPENSATION
$50-$56 per hour

CONTRACT TERM
10-month contract with the high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time employee

POSITION OVERVIEW - The Controls Engineer IV provides senior-level onsite support for refinery DCS, SIS, and PLC control systems, with a primary focus on Siemens S7 PLC platforms and the H2 unit, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
●    Maintain and support DCS systems, including:
●    System health, history modules, and database integrity
●    Server patching, reboots, and system load management
●    Graphics, alarms (non-logic), point configuration, and backups
●    Support PLC systems (primary Siemens S7; secondary Allen-Bradley), including:
●    Logic troubleshooting, updates, and basic configuration changes
●    Support SIS systems, including:
●    Annual testing coordination
●    Lifecycle support and inventory management
●    FAT participation and basic logic validation
●    Support routine instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
●    Troubleshoot and support 3rd party devices (e.g., Woodward, Trisen)
●    Maintain and troubleshoot data transfer logic and non-control integrations
●    Maintain control system network integrity, including:
o    IP address governance for DCS/SIS/PLC systems
o    Server and application node support (including reboots)
o    Thin client and wireless I/O support
●    Maintain control system network integrity, including:
o    IP address governance for DCS/SIS/PLC systems
o    Server and application node support (including reboots)
o    Thin client and wireless I/O support
●    Support control system lifecycle activities, including upgrades, obsolescence management, and reliability improvements
●    Execute minor control system changes, including:
●    Basic control implementations (e.g., pumps, MOVs)
●    Functional testing and validation
●    Provide on-call support as required to ensure system reliability and rapid response to operational issues
●    Execution of assigned system support, troubleshooting, and change activities
●    Timely completion of control system updates and issue resolution
●    Routine reporting (alarm metrics, system status, etc.)
●    Documentation of all changes in accordance with COMPANY procedures
●    Coordination with COMPANY personnel to prioritize and execute work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
●    8-10 years of experience
●    Experience with Siemens S7 PLC systems
●    Experience supporting refinery or industrial DCS/SIS/PLC environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
●    Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems
●    Familiarity with process safety and MOC processes

Meet Your Recruiter

Parker Simmons
Recruiter II

Parker is a Recruiter at WCL Group and brings a results-driven mindset to the team. Based in Boise, Idaho he has a strong background in enterprise technology sales, relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives. With past experience in IT Recruiting, he is breaking into the Oil & Gas industry and utilizing his strong communication skills with a deep understanding of customer needs and operational strategy.
 
A graduate of the University of Idaho, Parker brings a balanced mix of business acumen, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking to every opportunity. He values collaboration, continuous learning, and building long-term professional relationships that create lasting value.
 
Parker resides in Boise, Idaho where he is starting his new family. As an active member of the community, Parker can often be found biking on the greenbelt with his son in the trailer, and his wife biking alongside him.

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