Senior Automation Engineer

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• Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions using Ignition and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms.
• Lead the technical implementation of automation projects from design through commissioning.
• Troubleshoot complex automation, controls, and SCADA issues across on-premises and cloud environments.

• Design application architectures and integration patterns between PLCs, SCADA systems, databases, APIs, and business systems.
• Define and maintain standards for PLC programming, Ignition development, documentation, and system integration.
• Establish reusable templates, libraries, and development frameworks that accelerate delivery and improve consistency.
• Review designs and code to ensure quality, consistency, and maintainability.

• Mentor Automation Engineers and provide technical guidance during project execution.
• Provide technical oversight of third-party automation vendors, including review of deliverables, issue resolution, project coordination, and confirmation that solutions align with Atlas engineering standards and architecture.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation for automation systems, standards, and architectures.
• Comply with all Atlas Energy Solutions safety policies, procedures, and site requirements when working in plant and field environments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Directly related experience may substitute for education
• 4+ years of experience with industrial automation systems
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Studio 5000
• Experience developing applications in Ignition Perspective and/or Vision
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and MQTT
• Experience integrating automation systems with databases, APIs, and enterprise applications
• Experience working with both on-premises and cloud environments for VM hosts and third-party applications
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers
• Experience providing technical oversight of third-party automation vendors, including deliverable review, issue resolution, and alignment to engineering standards
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and to be on-call after hours
• Willingness to work at multiple geographic locations within Texas, including travel to Kermit, Monahans, and other locations
• Valid Driver’s License and qualified through our company insurance/Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Policy

• Preferred:

• Ignition or Allen-Bradley certifications
• Strong software development experience with Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages, including object-oriented programming principles, source control (Git), code review practices, and modern software development workflows
• Experience developing scripts, tools, and automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and streamline administrative processes across Windows and Linux environments
• Familiarity with industrial automation and networking technologies, including LAN/WAN infrastructure, routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and distributed control platforms such as Opto 22 groov EPIC, CODESYS, edge computing devices, and remote operations systems
• Experience with industrial data platforms, historians, and reporting systems such as OSI PI, Canary, SQL-based solutions, and cloud-connected analytics platforms
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, energy, or similarly demanding industrial operations

• Location: Austin, TX
• Work Environment: Office, Field, and Plant; industrial plant environments with exposure to operating equipment and limited climate control during site work
• Travel %: 15%

• Reports To: Process Engineer Manager
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but may provide mentorship, guidance, training, or work direction to others

Schedule/Work Arrangement: Monday–Friday, with flexible hours and after-hours on-call support as required; travel to multiple Texas locations, including Kermit and Monahans

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Regular use of hands to handle, finger, and reach equipment, tools, and controls
• Required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and ladders when working in plant and field environments
• Must be able to work in and around operating and energized equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and heavier items with appropriate assistance
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to travel by vehicle to project and operating sites within Texas
• Must be able to tolerate conditions associated with plant and outdoor environments, including heat, cold, dust, noise, and limited climate control

• You write code and standards that the next engineer can pick up without calling you.
• You think in architecture, and you can see where an integration will break before it is built.
• You mentor deliberately, and the engineers around you get measurably better.
• You hold vendors to your standards and review their deliverables like you would your own.
• You are a methodical troubleshooter who works from data and logs rather than guesswork.
• You document thoroughly, because an undocumented system is a future outage.
• You are team-oriented and approachable, and you work well with Operations, IT, and Engineering alike.