Ge Controls Engineer Mark Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This is not a behind-the-screen role. We are looking for a "roll-up-your-sleeves" expert who thrives on the floor building, commissioning, and owning projects from start to finish. Based in Willis, Texas, this multidisciplinary position spans mechanical, electrical, and controls systems. You will work directly with the energy industry’s most advanced rotating equipment, including gas turbines, reciprocating engines, microgrids, BESS, and smart remote monitoring platforms.

• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive package including a competitive salary and company benefits.
• Expert Mentorship: Decades of industry experience to help you grow your technical knowledge.
• Safety-First Culture: A dynamic environment where your commitment to safety is valued and supported.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Join a team that lives by core values: Be Great, Be Kind, Stand Out, Have Fun, Give Back, and Together, We Win!

As our Controls Engineer, you will lead the development, implementation, and lifecycle support for power generation control systems, with a heavy emphasis on the Mark VIe platform.

System Design & Development

• End-to-End Ownership: Design, program, and commission PLC/HMI-based control systems for gas turbine and reciprocating engine packages.
• Architecture & Logic: Develop electrical system architectures, logic diagrams, and functional descriptions from concept through testing.
• Documentation Authority: Create and maintain electrical schematics (AutoCAD Electrical), P&IDs, and instrument loop diagrams; serve as the final approval authority for drawing releases.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the engineering liaison for manufacturing, defining component specifications and supporting procurement to ensure high-quality production.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all designs meet NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, ISA, and applicable US/Canadian standards.

Commissioning & Field Support

• Testing Leadership: Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new and retrofitted products.
• Onsite Support: Oversee onsite installation, startup, and troubleshooting (remote and local).
• Service Integration: Support the field service department and LTSA programs with recommended spares, tooling, and technical manuals.
• Modernization: Evaluate existing systems for upgrade strategies to improve reliability, safety, and performance.
• Standardization: Identify opportunities to reduce engineering cycle times and costs through process standardization.

Smart Systems & Remote Monitoring

• Digital Integration: Support AI-powered remote monitoring and data acquisition using protocols like Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, and OPC-UA.
• Advanced Analytics: Partner with the technology team to integrate vibration monitoring, CEMS, and machine learning-powered anomaly detection.

Education and Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Controls, or a related engineering field (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) designation; ISA CCST or CAP certification.
• Bonus: Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC programming certifications.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Core Expertise: 6+ years of experience in power generation, specializing in Mark VI and Mark VIe control systems.
• Platforms: Proficiency in Cimplicity SCADA, Mark VIe Virtual Controller, and Unity/Easy 5 modeling.
• PLC/HMI: Advanced programming in Allen Bradley (Studio 5000), Siemens (TIA Portal), and FactoryTalk View/Ignition.
• Hands-on Capability: Experience with Software Acceptance Testing (SWAT), screen configuration, and functional safety (SIL/SIS/ESD).
• Standards and Codes: NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, ISA S84, CSA, and applicable international standards
• Functional Safety: SIL requirements, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and emergency shutdown (ESD) design across all disciplines

Who You Are

• Versatile: Comfortable pivoting between a professional office setting and a high-energy shop floor environment.
• Problem Solver: Calm under pressure, whether troubleshooting in the field or addressing manufacturing constraints.
• Communicator: Able to speak clearly with customers, field technicians, and executive leadership in the same afternoon.
• Owner: Detail-oriented and energized by a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

• Safety Compliance: Strict adherence to X-Group safety policies and SOPs.
• PPE: Ability to wear required gear (steel‑toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs/ladders, and navigate an active industrial shop floor.

"Modular power to give back with endless energy."

The X-Group of Companies is the world’s leading provider of cross-platform solutions for evolving power systems. Unlike traditional providers, we are vendor-neutral, optimizing for our clients' needs, budgets, and ESG goals. Whether it’s concept or completion for rotating equipment, we solve for X.

Submit your resume through Indeed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TURBINE-X Energy Inc. is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices across all regions in which we operate. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and will accommodate candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request.

TURBINE-X Energy Inc. | Part of the X-Group of Companies Willis, TX 77057 USA | Nisku, AB T9E 7M3 Canada | x-group.com