About Solaris Energy Infrastructure
Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) provides scalable equipment-based solutions for
use in distributed power generation as well as the management of raw materials used in the
completion of oil and natural gas wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Solaris serves multiple
U.S. end markets, including energy, data centers, and other commercial and industrial sectors.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for Solaris automated equipment for large scale projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our equipment operates efficiently, safely and fully automated using PLC-based hardware and software. This role will work closely with Engineering to deliver reliable, scalable control systems with a strong focus on uptime and operations performance.
This is a hands on role suited for someone who is technically strong but also understands how systems come together and has the ability to contribute meaningfully across programming, troubleshooting, and system integration.
Essential Functions
- Develop and support PLC code and HMI applications for Solaris automation equipment.
- Program & troubleshoot issues with software and hardware as they arise during development, testing, production and operation.
- Contribute to system integration efforts across large-scale projects.
- Develop modular, reusable programming structures for scalable deployment.
- Troubleshoot issues across software, hardware, and operational systems.
- Support field commissioning, testing, and ongoing system performance.
- Analyze current processes and implement enhancements to increase productivity.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, uptime, and efficiency.
- Partner with stakeholder departments to accomplish productivity and manufacturing goals.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (electrical, manufacturing, or mechanical preferred)
- 3 – 5 years’ experience as a functioning engineer, controls engineering or automation
- Proven experience in automation, PLC programming, and HMI/SCADA systems.
- Proficiency in Allen-Bradley platform and networking protocols.
- Strong ability to diagnose complex electrical problems.
- Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status
Skills and Qualifications
- Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
- Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
- Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
- Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions ability to adapt to change
- Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
- Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential
Our CREATORS Culture
At Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results and Safety, we become CREATORS.
We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to the Solaris “First in Service & Innovation” culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
- Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
- Career Progression
- Tuition Reimbursement
This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
