Process Controls Engineer (Texas City, TX - hybrid)

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. 

Reimagine What’s Possible 

We have an immediate opening for a Process Controls Engineer working hybrid out of Texas City, TX. This position will be part of Air Products' Americas Operations Central Engineering - HyCO Process Controls Engineering group and will preferably be based in Texas City, TX but consideration will be given to other locations. 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 ~ 5% of the time outside the region. We offer flexible hybrid remote/onsite work accommodation.

Process Controls Engineers work closely with our operating facilities as the authorities in DCS, SIS, and PLC automation system build and support. They provide mentorship on instrumentation and control devices to keep our plants operating safely and provide product to our customers. S/they will work on industrial process control and safety instrumented systems in support of capital projects, standards, 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.

What's In It For You

At Air Products we develop a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• 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
  
  

Required Skills / Abilities

• Supports daily operation of control systems in the context of overall facility operation, builds and implements changes to improve safety and operability, and conducts root cause analyses internally and with automation vendors.
• Identifies, complete, and supports improvement projects related to DCS & SIS systems.
• Responsible for the long-term planning and lifecycle support of control systems with respect to programming, preventive maintenance, and upgrade migrations.
• Addresses instrumentation and automation system obsolescence.
• Implements changes to the control logic, HMI, database, and prepares documentation of these changes.
• Aligns with local I&E technicians, providing support and leadership for instrument-related fixing.
• Supplies to the improvement and optimization of existing assets.
• Drives improvements in plant reliability, cyber security, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Meets organizational goals for safety.
  
  

Key Job Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility for this role is to provide process control systems engineering support for our elite production facility in Texas City that includes on-site steam methane reforming (SMR), air separation (ASU), steam turbine, utilities, and ammonia production assets. Over time, the individual can be encouraged to learn and supply to multiple facilities located in the Houston area.
  
  

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3 years of experience in process automation systems and/or instrumentation engineering.
• Valid Drivers' License and good driving record required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship (e.g. temporary work visa or work permit).
  
  

Desired Skills

• 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 relates to industrial control systems.
• General knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems as applicable to Mechanical Integrity.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills. S/they must be capable of working in a team environment with shared responsibilities.
• Effective communicator able to present sophisticated problems to a varied audience in a concise and accurate manner across the organization, including customers, vendors, management, and site personnel.
  
  

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. 

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