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Clayton Services

Process Automation Engineer

Clayton Services, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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This range is provided by Clayton Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Clayton Services Clayton Services is seeking a

Process Automation Engineer

to join a thriving team in Houston, Texas. This role combines

process engineering expertise

with

automation and control systems experience , including DCS, PLC, and SCADA. The position involves both

office-based engineering work and hands-on field support

at plant sites. Job Type: Direct Hire Pay Rate: $150,000 - $160,000/year. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and more. Process Automation Engineer Responsibilities: Design, evaluate, and optimize industrial processes with a focus on automation and control systems. Troubleshoot process and automation issues, leading root cause analysis with cross-functional teams. Oversee or support DCS, PLC, and SCADA programming, integration, and optimization. Conduct or support

process hazard analysis (PHA), HAZOP studies, and risk assessments . Collaborate with operations, maintenance, electrical, safety, and environmental teams to ensure process integrity and regulatory compliance. Develop and update

process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) . Provide technical support during plant

startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, and field commissioning . Recommend and implement automation and process technology upgrades. Perform process simulation using tools such as Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations. Process Automation Engineer Skills and Abilities : Strong experience with

DCS, PLC, SCADA systems, and HMI programming . Familiarity with

field instrumentation and industrial automation devices . Knowledge of

industry codes and standards

(API, ASME, NFPA). Experience with

Process Safety Management (PSM)

programs. Proficiency with

process simulation software

(Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD, PRO/II). Strong

problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills . Ability to work in

field environments , including plant operations, startups, and maintenance support. Experience with

advanced process control (APC)

or

digital process monitoring

is a plus. Ability to

lead cross-functional teams

and coordinate technical efforts. Process Automation Engineer Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in

Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering , or a related discipline. 5+ years of experience

in process engineering with

automation/control systems exposure . Prior experience as a

Process Automation or Process Control Engineer

in industrial or petrochemical environments preferred. Process Automation Engineer - Immediate need. Apply today! Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Industries

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