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Associate Instrumentation / Controls Engineer (Entry-Level)

Associate Instrumentation / Controls Engineer (Entry-Level)

J H Operating Company LLC

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Associate Instrumentation / Controls Engineer (Entry-Level)

 

About Us
Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge, J H Operating Company, LLC is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCm) firm supporting upstream and midstream oil and gas projects across the U.S. We’re looking for a new graduate or early-career engineer to join our Baton Rouge team as an Associate Instrumentation / Controls Engineer.

This role is for someone excited to start their engineering career and gain hands-on exposure to instrumentation and controls projects in the oil & gas industry. You’ll work directly with experienced engineers and project managers, building your skills from the ground up.

What You’ll Learn & Do

Automation & Controls Exposure

  • Participate in P&ID reviews to understand instrumentation and controls design considerations.
  • Assist with Cause & Effect reviews and learn how control logic is applied in real projects.
  • Support creation and review of instrument lists and learn specification basics.
  • Gain exposure to instrument specifications and participate in the purchasing process.
  • Help review and develop control narratives under senior mentorship.
  • Learn to read and support the design of automation drawings.
  • Assist with PLC and UPS specification and purchasing.
  • Auditing point-to-point connections between SCADA management system and field discrete instruments to ensure system functionality.

Field & Project Experience

  • Support commissioning and start-up activities, including Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
  • Participate in site visits for troubleshooting, vendor inspections, and construction support (approx. 15% travel).
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand the project lifecycle.

Growth Path

  • As you mature in the role, you’ll progress to:
    • Taking ownership of automation design tasks.
    • Working directly with integration vendors on project execution.
    • Leading small scopes of work independently.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
  • Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in automation, instrumentation, or controls is a plus.
  • Eagerness to learn PLC programming, SCADA systems, and oil & gas process controls.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Must be legally allowed to operate a motor vehicle and able to pass drug screening.

J H Operating Company, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Company Description

J H Operating Company offers engineers, designers, and project professionals the opportunity to work on real oil and gas facility projects with direct impact. JH operates as an owner-focused EPCm firm, meaning teams are involved early, make practical decisions, and see projects through from concept to construction and commissioning.
Employees at JH work in small, highly capable teams where individual contributions matter. The company emphasises technical competence, accountability, and transparency, giving team members visibility into how projects are planned, executed, and delivered.
JH supports professional growth by exposing employees to multiple disciplines, project phases, and client interactions. The organization values efficiency, problem-solving, and ownership, creating an environment where people who want responsibility and hands-on experience can grow quickly.