Process Control Engineer

Linde•Pittsburg, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Control Engineer supports control and monitoring systems for on-site air separation facilities throughout the Western United States. The role maintains and troubleshoots advanced process control system hardware, software, instrumentation, and related equipment, and supports PLC-based systems in real-time operations. It also executes small- to medium-sized control system projects, develops technical solutions and control system applications, and contributes to safety standards. The engineer makes independent technical decisions based on the viability, cost, and benefits of proposed solutions and works with field, management, and technical personnel. Off-hours support may be needed, and travel is approximately 10–20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with three to five years of experience, or equivalent work experience.
Understanding of batch chemical production processes and process control fundamentals that support safe and efficient operations.
Proficiency with piping and instrumentation diagrams and schematic wiring diagrams.
Background in primary instrumentation, especially valves, analyzers, and sensors.
Familiarity with control system network architecture and its role in safe, reliable system performance.
Experience with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controller systems and GE iFIX software in practical applications.

Nice To Haves

Skills in Siemens PCS 7 and Step 7.
Skills in Wonderware.
Networking knowledge, including local area networks, wide area networks, and routers.

Responsibilities

Support control and monitoring systems for on-site air separation facilities throughout the Western United States.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshoot process control system hardware, software, instrumentation, and related equipment.
Execute small- to medium-sized control system projects in collaboration with field, management, and technical personnel.
Make independent technical decisions based on the viability, cost, and benefits of proposed solutions.
Support electrical and instrumentation components, including valves, analyzers, field sensors, and control panels.
Develop and implement technical solutions and provide project management and leadership in developing control system applications and safety standards.
Provide off-hours support as needed and travel approximately 10–20%.
Support and maintain PLC-based systems in real-time operations, emphasizing process and control system troubleshooting.