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Sr. Mgr. Industrial Process Controls Integrator

Date:  Jun 11, 2026
Location: 

Omaha, NE, US, 68000

Reference Number:  4653 
Department: Safety 
Closing Date: 6/21/2026
Job Level: 16
The salary range for this position is $117,375 - $195,625.  

 

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Description

Union Pacific is one of America’s premier transportation and logistics companies, serving 23 states across the western two‑thirds of the United States and many of the nation’s fastest‑growing cities. Generations of employees have helped build the country by delivering essential raw materials and finished goods that support everyday life. The Fuel and Environmental Operations team ensures safe, compliant, reliable, and cost‑effective locomotive fueling and water treatment operations across the network. Union Pacific’s locomotive fleet consumes over 900 million gallons of diesel annually through fueling infrastructure at more than 40 locations. Water treatment operations at over 100 sites support locomotive operations by providing potable water and managing industrial wastewater and stormwater in compliance with community standards.

The Senior Manager, Industrial Process Controls Integrator, provides strategic and technical leadership for the design, integration, reliability, and lifecycle management of industrial control systems supporting fuel and water treatment operations. This role oversees controls engineering standards, system architecture, automation technologies, and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity. Serving as the enterprise subject matter expert for PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, data acquisition systems, and industrial networks, the position leads cross‑functional teams to resolve complex system issues, advance automation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and cybersecurity standards.

Accountabilities

  • Lead enterprise strategy, standards, architecture, and lifecycle management for industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and OT networks).
  • Ensure control systems operate safely, reliably, and securely while meeting regulatory, environmental, and operational performance requirements.
  • Establish and maintain control system standards, technical architectures, cybersecurity requirements, and system documentation.
  • Drive control system modernization and obsolescence planning, including upgrades to hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
  • Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system, network, and performance issues across sites.
  • Apply data-driven methodologies and advanced analytics to identify risks, improve reliability, and enhance monitoring and automation capabilities.
  • Oversee planning, prioritization, budgeting, and execution of control system capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide technical governance for system design, equipment selection, and contractor/vendor performance to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and OT cybersecurity standards; implement security controls, segmentation, access management, and site-level training.
  • Lead, coach, and direct control system technicians and contractors, while serving as a trusted advisor to operations, engineering, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications - Required

  • Post secondary degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems engineering, or process controls integration.
  • Demonstrated expertise in PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Strong understanding of industrial networking.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulatory and industry standards.
  • Proven experience managing technical projects and capital programs.
  • Strong problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 50% based on operational needs.

Qualifications - Preferred

  • Competency in the following platforms:
      1. Rockwell RSLinx, CCW, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix/Studio 5000
      2. Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME Studio
      3. Schneider Vijeo Designer
      4. Inductive Automation Ignition
  • A Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation, or similar environments.
  • Experience integrating industrial control systems with MES, historian, or enterprise data platforms.
  • Background in continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience applying OT cybersecurity controls.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

    • Demonstrates the ability to execute tasks independently.
    • Capable of performing essential functions in high‑stress environments.
    • Communicates effectively with stakeholders.

Work Conditions

    • Frequent travel to industrial facilities for system assessments, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project execution.
    • On-call responsibilities for critical system support and incident response.
    • Work in both office and industrial field environments.

What we offer:

  • A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
  • Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College)
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, plus additional automatic 3% (contribute 6% and UP will contribute 9% [6% + 3%])
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Health Savings Account (with company contribution) Dependent Care Savings Account and Transportation Spending Account
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Competitive compensation including eligibility for annual merit, bonus, and equity programs dependent on job level and personal and company performance

Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.

The final salary of the selected candidate for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training. This position also includes additional compensation and benefits offered by Union Pacific.

This position is eligible for participation in the Union Pacific Annual Compensation Program. This is a pay-for-performance program which administers annual salary adjustments, cash incentive bonuses and stock equity as determined by individual performance, company performance and program guidelines. Additionally, this position is eligible for health and welfare benefits, retirement, financial planning benefits and paid and unpaid leave. For more information regarding Union Pacific’s nonagreement employee benefits, please visit our management benefits page.

Culture

Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.

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