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Instrument and Control Engineer

bp, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Instrument and Control Engineer – bp Archaea Energy bp is committed to investing in lower‑carbon energy and supporting the global energy transition. Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas‑to‑energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the United States.

The Role The Instrument & Control Engineer reports to the Senior Director of Controls Engineering. The engineer provides engineering services throughout all project phases and ongoing operational support after facilities have started up. Responsibilities include analysis, design, commissioning, and construction management.

Key Accountabilities

Interacts with Archaea’s software teams and third‑party groups to ensure overall system alignment.

Participates with other I&C Engineers to develop correct customer solutions.

Programs PLC code, develops HMI interfaces, and verifies equipment operations.

Guides I/O checkout, wiring verification, and support for control system integration.

Supports integration of control systems with hardware and software components.

Participates in testing and troubleshooting of control systems to ensure optimal performance.

Documents system designs, test plans, and results for internal and client use.

Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to support project goals and timelines.

Continuously enhances technical knowledge through training and mentorship.

Essential Education Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Experience

10+ years managing teams that support control systems for oil/gas, refining, RNG, or chemical plant projects.

Knowledge of gas processing, process control, analyzers, electronic gas measurement, and control‑loop tuning.

Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, I/O hardware, and AVEVA System Platform HMI.

Experience with control‑system networks, communications, and digital security for process control.

Experience with historians (PI) and Alarm Management/Safety Instrumented Systems.

Strong Microsoft Office proficiency and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to collaborate with peers and external clients, work autonomously, and meet deadlines.

Valid driver’s license.

Desirable Criteria

Previous I&C experience within upstream.

Familiarity with control theory and basic instrumentation and automation systems.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $118,000 – $169,000.

Paid vacation: 120–240 hours per year; 9 paid holidays; 2 personal choice holidays.

Parental leave: up to 8 weeks paid.

Health, vision, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.

401(k) program and discretionary annual bonus.

Well‑being package supporting physical, mental, and financial health.

Apply today and help bp contribute to a net‑zero future by 2050.

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