Control & Application Systems Engineer, Principal

At H&P, our people are our strength.

The Control & Application Systems Engineer, Principal is critical to maintaining and evolving our software infrastructure, which supports automation platforms and industrial control systems. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our deployment pipelines and containerized applications.

What You Will Do

• Kubernetes & Containers
• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance and availability.
• Design and maintain containerized microservices using Docker and Helm.
• Ensure secure and compliant container orchestration across environments.
• C# Development
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs in C#.
• Integrate C# applications with cloud-native services and container platforms.
• Support legacy systems and contribute to modernization efforts.
• Software Deployment Pipelines
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Automate testing, deployment, and rollback procedures.
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to ensure smooth software delivery.
• Industrial Control System Integration
• Be familiar with industrial protocols to modify PLC code to support the continuous expansion of the capabilities that are supported and exchanged between the environments via industrial protocols.
• Work closely with the Industrial Control System team to ensure seamless integration with PLC-driven rig operating systems.
• Align software deployments with field control requirements to maintain operational integrity.
• Develop standards and procedures to handle the operational requirements of applications interacting with the control system
• Write integrations between the various containers and the control system to support a variety of applications that need to request control and changes within the PLC environments.
  

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and container orchestration.
• Strong proficiency in C# and backend development.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and PLC integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Drilling industry or general oil & gas experience required.
  
  

What We Offer

At H&P, our commitment to our people is at the forefront, and that includes benefits that provide employees a sense of health and financial security. We know that life continues outside of employment and actively caring of our people is our priority.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• 401k match
• Paid Leave Plans
• Parental & Adoption Benefits
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Flex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work-life integration
  
  

The job level and associated compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Final compensation for this role may vary depending on individual factors.

H&P is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!