Controls Systems Engineer - Power Generation

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Key Responsibilities

• Program, test, and debug control logic on multiple PLC platforms.
• Implement subsystem interfaces and data exchange with supervisory control systems.
• Develop logic for sequencing, interlocks, alarms, and fault handling.
• Implement fail‑safe behavior, including communication‑loss detection.
• Support HMI integration through PLC tags, diagnostics, and control logic.
• Participate in system integration, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of industrial PLC programming experience.
• Experience with multiple PLC platforms and industrial control systems.
• Strong understanding of sequencing, state‑based control, and fault handling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power generation systems or rotating equipment controls.
• Exposure to alternator protection/synchronization and SCR systems.
• Experience with Simulink PLC Coder
• Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) and field commissioning experience.

Candidates exceeding minimum requirements may be considered for higher-level positions based on experience, additional qualifications, and business needs. Positions in consideration start from Electrical Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer up to the Principal Electrical Engineer

Please Note:  
This posting is intended to collect candidate information for Halliburton’s talent pool, and is not considered an application.  By completing the candidate profile, recruiters will have visibility to your information in order to contact you for a future related job opportunity.  In addition to providing your information on this posting, we encourage you to create a Job Alert within our career site.  The Job Alert allows you to select search criteria for positions that match your interest(s). Once positions are posted that match your search criteria, you will receive an email notification.

Location

Houston, Texas - Full Time Onsite

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Requisition Number: 207168 
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
PSL: Power Generation
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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