Air Products & Chemical International-posted 7 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
La Porte, TX

We have an immediate opening for a Process Controls Engineer working hybrid out of LaPorte, TX. This position will be part of Air Products' Americas Operations Central Engineering - HyCO Process Controls team. Travel is mostly local within the Houston region, but infrequent travel may be required to other Air Products locations in North America; the incumbent should expect to travel ~ 10% of the time outside the region. We offer flexible hybrid remote/onsite work accommodations. Process Control Engineers work closely with our operating facilities as the experts in DCS and PLC automation system design and support. They provide guidance on instrumentation and control devices to keep our plants operating safely and providing product to our customers. S/he will work on industrial process control systems in support of capital projects, best practices, plant production initiatives, and reliability improvement efforts. The individual will work closely with regional process controls engineers, plant process engineers, area managers, site supervisors and operating staff.

  • Provide process control systems engineering support for our world-class fleet of HyCO production facilities in the Houston region.
  • Support control system troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Identify, execute, and support improvement projects related to DCS & SIS systems.
  • Responsible for the long-term planning and support of control systems with respect to programming, preventive maintenance, and migration.
  • Address instrumentation and automation system obsolescence.
  • Implement changes to the control logic, HMI, database, and prepare documentation of these changes.
  • Align with local I&E technicians, providing support and leadership for instrument related troubleshooting.
  • Contribute to the improvement and optimization of existing assets.
  • Drive improvements in plant reliability, cyber security, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Meet organizational goals for safety.
  • Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in process automation systems and/or instrumentation engineering.
  • OR Bachelor's degree in Process Technology with 8+ years of experience in process automation systems and/or instrumentation engineering.
  • OR Associate degree or equivalent military training with 12+ years of controls systems and/or instrumentation experience.
  • Valid Drivers' License and good driving record required.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
  • Hands-on knowledge of control systems (DCS/PLC). Experience with Siemens PCS7 a plus.
  • Some knowledge of field instrumentation, including valves and transmitters.
  • Proficiency and experience with concepts related to level, temperature, pressure, and flow measurement.
  • Fundamental understanding of computer networks.
  • General knowledge of cybersecurity implementation as relates to industrial control systems.
  • General knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems as applicable to Mechanical Integrity.
  • Be self-motivated and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Effective communicator able to present complex problems to a varied audience.
  • Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
  • 401k with 100% vested company matching & core contribution
  • Paid Vacation, holidays, flexible holiday + sick time
  • Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents)
  • Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
  • Adoption assistance
  • Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
  • Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
  • Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Many more supplemental benefits available
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