Controls Engineer at Sloan Brothers Co – Freeport, Illinois

Sloan Lubrication Systems is a 4th generation family business. We design, manufacture, and install lubrication systems for multiple industries with a focus on natural gas compression, refining, and rotating machinery. Entering our second century of service, our objective is to grow our business in current and new markets while continuing to provide an excellent place to work for our team. The key to our growth is simple, we believe in enjoying what we do and treating our employees like family. We take care of our employees so they can take care of the customers.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Controls Engineer with experience in natural gas facilities to design, implement, and support advanced control systems. This role will focus on PLC control system design, programming, integration, and on-site commissioning for gas processing and distribution operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise and hands-on field experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission PLC systems for natural gas facilities, including platforms such as Allen Bradley Logix, Siemens PCS7, DeltaV.
• Develop and implement control strategies to optimize gas processing operations.
• Create and maintain P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams).
• Develop control narratives, loop diagrams, and network architecture documentation.
• Develop user operation and maintenance documentation for field service techs and end-user customers.
• Ensure designs align with project specifications and operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain existing control systems.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Provide training to other team members and customers on installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operation of designed systems.
• Identify and implement system improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure systems comply with applicable industry standards
• Support safety reviews, hazard analyses, and compliance audits.
• Perform and assist others with on-site commissioning and startup activities.
• Oversee installation and testing of control panels and field instrumentation.
• Travel to project sites as required, estimated up to 40%.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Controls Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of controls engineering experience.
• Experience in natural gas pipeline, oil & gas, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming.
• Experience developing HMIs and working with SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in field and office environments.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k)
• PTO Program
• Paid Holidays
• Sam's Club Membership

Sloan Lubrication Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sloan Lubrication Systems complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Sloan Lubrication Systems cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo.