Process Controls Engineer (Baton Rouge, LA - hybrid)

Air Products•Geismar, LA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Process Controls Engineer working hybrid out of the Baton Rouge / Geismar, Louisiana area. The role is part of Air Products' Americas Operations Central Engineering - HyCO Process Controls Engineering group. Travel is mostly local within the Baton Rogue / Geismar area, with infrequent travel to other Air Products locations in North America (approximately 5% of the time). The company offers flexible hybrid remote/onsite work accommodation. Process Controls Engineers are authorities in DCS, SIS, and PLC automation system build and support, providing expertise on instrumentation and control devices to ensure safe plant operation and product delivery. They work on industrial process control and safety instrumented systems supporting capital projects, plant production initiatives, adherence to engineering standards, and reliability improvement efforts. The individual will collaborate closely with regional process controls engineers, plant process engineers, area managers, site supervisors, and operating staff. The role provides process control systems engineering support for production facilities in the Baton Rouge / Geismar, Louisiana region, including steam methane reformers (SMR) producing hydrogen and carbon monoxide, satellite offgas purification facilities, and hydrogen pipeline assets.

Requirements

Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree
5+ years of experience in process automation systems and/or instrumentation engineering.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to access and safely operate a reliable personal vehicle on an ongoing basis.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on knowledge of control systems (DCS/PLC).
Experience with Siemens PCS7 or ABB 800xA preferred.
Knowledge of field instrumentation, including valves and transmitters.
Proficiency and experience with concepts related to level, temperature, pressure, and flow measurement.
Foundational understanding of computer networks.
General knowledge of cybersecurity as relates to industrial control systems.
General knowledge of safety instrumented systems as applicable to mechanical integrity.
Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Capable of working in a team environment with shared responsibilities.
Effective communicator able to present complex topics to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

Provides process control systems engineering support for production facilities in the Baton Rouge / Geismar, Louisiana region.
Supports daily operation of control systems, builds and implements changes to improve safety and operability, and conducts root cause analyses.
Identifies, completes, and supports improvement projects related to DCS & SIS systems.
Responsible for the long-term planning and lifecycle support of control systems (programming, preventive maintenance, upgrade migrations).
Addresses instrumentation and automation system obsolescence.
Implements changes to control logic, HMI, and database, and prepares documentation.
Aligns with local I&E technicians, providing support and leadership for instrument-related activities.
Contributes to the improvement and optimization of existing assets.
Drives improvements in plant reliability, cyber security, and cost reduction initiatives.
Meets organizational goals for safety.