Turner & Townsend are seeking a RNG Controls & Automation Lead to provide technical leadership and hands-on support across multiple Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities. This role supports the Facilities Engineering and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams while serving as the primary point of contact for automation, instrumentation, and controls-related activities. The successful candidate will operate with autonomy, demonstrate strong technical and operational depth, and manage interfaces with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I)

• Lead Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) support for RNG assets, including onsite troubleshooting and regular field engagement with site team.
• Oversee maintenance and upgrades of IT/OT systems including:
  • Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLCs
  • Instrumentation and sensors
  • Alarm notification systems (e.g., Win‑911 or similar)
  • Electrical systems such as VFDs, breakers, and control panels

Automation & Vendor Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for all automation, controls, and instrumentation vendors.
• Coordinate work scopes, troubleshoot vendor-delivered solutions, and ensure adherence to site standards.

Networking, IT & Cybersecurity Support

• Provide working-level support for industrial networking (switches, VLANs, remote access, firewalls as applicable).
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to uphold secure, compliant, and resilient OT environments.
• Support cyber hardening activities, patching support, asset inventory, remote-access security, and compliance initiatives.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Interface with Operations & Maintenance to ensure reliability, uptime, and safe work execution.
• Provide guidance on control system modifications, instrumentation specifications, and site improvements.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

• Minimum 10+ years in E&I, automation, or controls within energy, industrial, or similar environments.
• Backgrounds in RNG, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities, or other industrial operations all considered.

Education

• Degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related discipline (preferred but not required).

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, RSLinx, Historian tools, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, industrial networking, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ICS cybersecurity principles and site‑level implementation.

 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

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