Performance Controls Engineer

Airgas • Independence, OH

70d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Performance Controls Engineer will provide controls engineering support for the Advanced Process Control (APC) projects team. In addition to configuration work to support advanced process control, this person will also provide operational support to existing control systems in Airgas with multiple platform configurations. This person will also help with plant network management, and control-related software product installation, testing and troubleshooting. Design and implement the control logic required to achieve the objectives of the APC program. Provide control technical support during installation, commissioning and operations. Implement controls systems modifications to comply with global process, Air Liquide Group Standards, equipment and safety standards. Manage and follow software versions and revisions. Follow Management of Change, PHA and other required processes maintain/update equipment configurations as needed. Keep all documentation organized and accessible for future reference and compliance audits. Maintain safety, reliability and regulatory compliance with highest priority. Utilize process expertise to identify and recommend opportunities where APC applications can enhance process efficiency, operational consistency, and the performance of the base process control layer. Analyze the potential impact of proposed APC applications on overall process performance and feasibility for direct implementation in a DCS. Identify and outline critical activities required for project success and collaborate across functions to support project requirements. Collaborate with local and international experts to ensure that APC implementation is aligned with Quality-APC (Q-APC) expectations and standards. Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices among team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer, chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering or equivalent controls work experience.
• 5-15+ years of operating plants PLC/DCS experience with Allen Bradley and/or Delta V.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time within North America.

Nice To Haves

• 5-15+ years of operating plants PLC/DCS experience with additional platforms such as Modicon, Wonderware, etc.
• Flexibility to support operations outside normal working hours for problem resolution.
• Electrical knowledge on instrumentation and control circuits (24V d/c) and low voltage a/c.
• Experience in specifying control components including PLCs, safety hardware, sensors, relays, valves, and positioners.
• Experience in building, testing, and troubleshooting control panels.
• Experience with communication protocols including HART, Profibus, TCP/IP, and Modbus.
• Ability to analyze data and develop solutions.
• Ability to analyze technical problems, evaluate alternatives, and identify optimum solutions.
• Experience in I&E troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of ISA symbology for P&IDs and electrical one line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls engineering support for the Advanced Process Control (APC) projects team.
• Support operational needs for existing control systems.
• Assist with plant network management.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot control-related software products.
• Design and implement control logic for APC program objectives.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and operations.
• Implement controls systems modifications to comply with standards.
• Manage software versions and revisions.
• Maintain and update equipment configurations.
• Organize and maintain documentation for compliance audits.
• Identify and recommend APC applications to enhance process efficiency.
• Analyze the impact of APC applications on process performance.
• Collaborate with experts to align APC implementation with standards.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Progressive parental leave package.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for employees' dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree