TAKE CONTROL and join our team as an Control Systems Engineering & Automation Manager! We're looking for a dynamic individual to be part of our innovative team. This role is based in our Houston, TX office and offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

About the Role

The Control Systems Engineering & Automation Manager is responsible for the management, operations, and strategic leadership of the employees in their assigned Business Unit. This includes oversight of day-to-day responsibilities, providing guidance for technical decisions and project deliverables, while supporting the company's strategic plan.

Why RED Group?

Culture. Growth. Opportunity.

At RED Group, we prioritize an employee-centric culture that fosters success. We put our people first, providing the opportunities and support they need to excel and improve. As a result, they give their utmost to our engineering projects and get better every day.

When you work with RED Group, you benefit from:

A collaborative team environment
Competitive benefits, flexible schedules, and hybrid remote work options
A well-established company with promising growth prospects
A fun and challenging career with opportunities to grow and excel

If you're a self-starter seeking a fun and challenging career with unique advancement opportunities, RED Group is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

Accountable for the overall development, productivity, and direction of all team members. This includes assignment of team members to projects along with direction of project workflow in concert with project managers.
Manage department utilization.
Responsible for the technical content and quality of the work, adherence to budgets and schedules, scope and deliverables.
Provide team guidance, regular feedback, coaching/mentoring and ongoing communication of any new company initiatives or policies and procedures.
Leads or participates in regular department and/or project meetings.
Support Business Development opportunities as required.
P & L responsibility within the ICS Business Unit.
Assist BD team with cost estimates and proposal development.
PLC, HMI, DCS and SCADA system programming and configuration.
Design, configuration, integration, and implementation of automated equipment.
Develop software and hardware design specifications.
Design, write, test and document PLC and HMI software.
Create Control Narratives, Logic Diagrams, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Network Diagrams.
Develop and execute control system validation/testing protocols.
Troubleshoot, test, and start-up control systems onsite.
Perform QA/QC Testing of Control Panels in our Panel Shop.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree from an accredited university, or commensurate experience.
PE License preferred. Texas PE in Control Systems a plus.
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience designing and programming control systems individually and as part of a team, with emphasis on PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems is required.
Minimum of 5+ years engineering management experience. Technical leadership of teams in the execution of control systems project scopes is preferred.
Experience managing projects with Ignition SCADA desired.
Experience designing control panels.
Experience with start-up and commissioning of automated equipment.
Experience with various sensors, transmitters, and flow meters.
Experience with control system networking technologies and PC networking technologies.
Must have the ability to obtain a TWIC card.

Competencies

Ability to partner with project managers/team leads, clients, vendors, and other third parties.
Ability to manage, deliver and prioritize multiple projects and priorities.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.
Foster and promote a strong safety culture and follow company safety protocols.
Strong organizational, leadership and teamwork skills.

We are RED Group. And We're Thinking Ahead.

RED Group is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) technology development and integration firm specializing in Process Automation, IT/OT Consulting, and Industrial Cybersecurity. We stand out on Experience and Expertise. We are committed to an employee-centric culture of success where we put our people first and give our staff the opportunities and push they need to succeed and improve. As a result, they give their utmost to our engineering projects and get better every day.

Our mission is to add value to your business by selecting and deploying the proper resources and technology to ensure your company's goals are realized. Our team of Engineers, Consultants, Programmers, and Technicians provide the valuable expertise necessary for efficient and secure ICS/OT environments. Whether you are looking for a turn-key and comprehensive solution, or someone to assist your team on a portion of your project, contact us and we will partner with you to design and deploy an effective strategy.

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