DCS Programmer

Jobot

Hampton, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$110,000–$140,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Automation, Automation Systems, Best Practices, Capital Equipment, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, DeltaV, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Electrical Engineering, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Foxboro, Legal, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Reliability Engineering, System Test, System Validation, Systems Reliability, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Training, Testing, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Hampton, VA

POSTED

6 days ago

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Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

The team supports customers through automation, process optimization, capital equipment, and lifecycle services, working in mission-critical industrial environments where reliability, safety, and performance matter.

This role offers the opportunity to work on real-world, production-critical automation systems that directly impact mill operations.

This role is hands-on and customer-facing, involving DCS configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting, and commissioning across multiple mill sites.

You’ll work closely with operators, engineers, and maintenance teams to modernize legacy systems, improve reliability, and reduce downtime.

The environment rewards technical depth, autonomy, and problem-solving, and is ideal for engineers who enjoy being close to the process—not just writing code from a desk.

Why join us?

In addition to a challenging career, professional development opportunities, and an inclusive and supportive work environment, to reward your commitment we offer a competitive salary that increases with technical capability, comprehensive benefits package, flexible work environment, and a 401(k) plan.

Job Details

Our Pulp & Paper division is seeking a highly skilled and experienced DCS Programmer to join our team in the Hampton Roads area (Virginia Beach, VA). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation,with specific expertise in Foxboro, DeltaV and/or Honeywell control platforms. This role involves developing, implementing, and optimizing DCS programs to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and safety for our North American customers.

Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

Design and develop DCS programming solutions for process control and automation in the Pulp & Paper sector.
Implement and configure Foxboro or DeltaV to meet project specifications and industrystandards.
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate DCS with other plant systems.
Conduct system testing and validation to ensure proper functioning and adherence to safety protocols.
Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in DCS technology and apply best practices in system programming.

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in DCS programming with preference in the Pulp & Paper industry.
Proficiency with Foxboro.
Proficiency with DeltaV and/or Honeywell control systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Legally entitled to work in the US
Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%)

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About the Company

Jobot

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com

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