Senior Controls Engineer

Messer Americas•Bridgewater Township, TX

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About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of controls and automation systems for Capital and Re-Life projects. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our systems are designed with the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced controls strategies, manage vendor relationship, and ensure successful project execution. At Messer, we pride ourselves on delivering customer-focused solutions that are safe, reliable, and efficient. As part of our Project Engineering and Execution (PE) Americas team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of our controls and automation systems. We’re looking for a Senior Controls Engineer with deep expertise in controls and automation, who can drive innovation and lead projects to success.

Requirements

Ability to travel up to 20%-40% on an annual basis
Proficiency in DCS/PLC systems, including Siemens PCS7, Yokogawa Centum VP, Delta V, Foxboro, Honeywell, and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.
Experience with HMI systems such as Siemens WinCC, AVEVA Wonderware, and Inductive Automation
Strong understanding of industrial device networking, including Ethernet, Serial (RS232/485), ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, EthernetIP, ModbusTCP/RTU.
Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and security, including MS Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies like VMWare.
Demonstrated exceptional operational safety leadership.
Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of controls and measurement systems, including Remote Operations, Plant Auto Start, Supervisory Control, LMPC Control, Historian, Expert Systems, Metering and Monitoring Systems, Automated Data Collection, Pipeline Demand Management, and Batching Systems.
Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, VB, and C++
Familiarity with SQL databased (MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle).
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
5-7 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in an operations or project engineering environment focused on controls and automation

Nice To Haves

General expertise in instrumentation and analyzers.
Proven understanding of regulatory and industry standards and codes.
Experience and knowledge in cryogenics
Familiarity with COMOS, Smart Plant, and AVEVA Engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced controls and automation systems, focusing on safety, reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Develop in-house standards, methods, and practices that ensure long-term sustainability and adaptation to rapidly evolving technologies
Leverage advancements in hardware, software, security, and control concepts to stay ahead in the field of industrial automation.
Identify, define, estimate, budget, and plan controls and measurement system projects.
Responsible for future casting and developing innovative solutions that set the standard for controls and automation within the industry.
Play an integral role in the safety design process, participating in LOPA, HAZOP, and SIL assessments.
Ensure all controls and automation systems comply with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
Foster a culture of safety within the project team and across the organization.
Assist in the development of P&IDs
Create detailed Control System Architecture drawings, illustrating the interconnectivity of control system components, including DCS, PLC, networks, and field devices.
Generate IO and alarm lists, develop Interlock and Trip documents, produce Control Narratives and Functional Design Standards.
Develop comprehensive scopes of work for controls and automation projects and participate in contract awards.
Maintain strong relationships with key vendors and system integrators, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals.
Oversee programming development, providing technical feedback and direction to vendors to ensure successful outcomes.
Manage project schedules and resources, ensuring important milestones are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Provide high-level technical assistance, troubleshooting, and design expertise in DCS/PLC programming, HMI architecture, database design, and network security.
Develop and maintain documentation that details our standard methodologies and design guides, ensuring consistency across projects.
Lead the programming efforts for control systems, ensuring that all software components are robust, secure, and optimized for performance.
Develop simulation logic, standards, and methods to streamline program development and testing.
Focus on modular design and flexibility to ensure that systems can be easily adapted to changing requirements.
Design and execute FAT and SAT procedures, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and validation.
Lead the commissioning process, including loop checks, functional tests, and on-site support, ensuring that control systems are fully operational and meet all project specifications.
Provide comprehensive project handover documentation, including as-built drawings, manual, and maintenance guides.
Support Area Operations and Reliability teams with controls-related troubleshooting and ongoing engineering assistance.