Project Manager IV
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 30, 2026. Airswift scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job reference
1277952
Location
Lake Charles, United States
Sector
Energy - Oil & Gas
Function
Project Management
Employment type
Contract
Date published
July 30, 2026
Position Overview
This role has a strong Instrumentation & Controls focus and will lead projects involving control system modernization, PLC upgrades, process analyzer systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The successful candidate will have experience managing instrumentation-driven capital projects and coordinating closely with operations, maintenance, process controls, and engineering teams.
Role Context
This role sits within capital project delivery focused on Instrumentation and Electrical projects in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry. The position involves leading small to mid-size projects through FEL, execution, and project close-out, while working closely with contractors, plant Operations and Maintenance personnel, vendors, and wider project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects involving PLC upgrades, control system migrations, and instrumentation modernization initiatives.
- Manage Safety Instrumented System (SIS) projects, including logic modifications, compliance activities, and integration with operating facilities.
- Oversee Distributed Control System (DCS) upgrades and enhancements, preferably within Honeywell environments.
- Coordinate analyzer upgrades and integration of process analyzers, including SEMS analyzer systems where applicable.
- Ensure instrumentation and control system changes are implemented in accordance with plant safety, reliability, and operational requirements.
- Work closely with process control and instrumentation specialists to develop project scope, execution strategies, and commissioning plans.
Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrated experience managing Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) capital projects within refinery, petrochemical, or oil & gas facilities.
- Experience leading projects involving PLC upgrades, control system modifications, and instrumentation installations.
- Working knowledge of industrial control systems and plant automation environments.
- Experience with Honeywell DCS systems.
- Experience managing Safety Instrumented System (SIS) projects and instrumentation control logic modifications.
- Experience with analyzer systems, including SEMS analyzers and process analyzer upgrades.
- Strong instrumentation engineering background with exposure to process controls and automation systems.
- PMP certification strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting brownfield facility upgrades and control system modernization projects.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique hiring needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift’s geographical reach and talent network are extensive. If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now.
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