Lead Control Systems Engineer

About the role

You will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of control systems for large industrial facilities. You will develop control narratives, IO Index, cause and effects, control logic, and operator graphics for DCS, PLC, BMS systems. You have thorough knowledge of Process Automation including design/implementation of complex control strategies, turbomachinery controls, and model predictive control (MPC).

You will also be required to attend and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and participate in commissioning and startup activities. You will configure the 3rd party device endpoints using serial, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP or Profibus communication protocols. You will participate in HAZOP, LOPA, and other Safety Lifecycle work processes as outlined in IEC 61511, CFSE.

Responsibilities

• Develop control narratives, IO Index, cause and effects, control logic, and operator graphics for DCS, PLC, BMS systems
• Configure the 3rd party device endpoints using serial, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP or Profibus communication protocols
• Manage technical project deliverables using internal and external resources
• Manage interface between vendors and engineering contractors when the work is outsourced to third party integrators and contractors
• Assist in preparation of key quantities and estimates of control systems for capital project proposals
• Attend and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and participate in commissioning and startup activities
• Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, and other Safety Lifecycle work processes as outlined in IEC 61511, CFSE

Requirements

You have a B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Instrumentation) and at least 7 years of experience in process industry (preferably hydrocarbon processing or gas processing industry). A Texas PE License is a plus. You are an expert level experience in software programming and configuration, operator HMI, hardware and software bill of materials, and control network architecture for one out of the following three platforms such as Allen Bradley ControlLogix, Control Studio 5000, Siemens PCS 7 / S7 / TIA Portal, and/or Emerson DeltaV DCS and SIS. You have experience in SCADA platforms such as GE Intellution iFIX or equivalent.

Qualifications

You are willing to travel up to 15 to 20% of the time to support project tasks, supplier visits, commissioning, and construction.

Skills

Expert level experience in software programming and configuration, operator HMI, hardware and software bill of materials, and control network architecture for one out of the following three platforms such as Allen Bradley ControlLogix, Control Studio 5000, Siemens PCS 7 / S7 / TIA Portal, and/or Emerson DeltaV DCS and SIS. Experience in SCADA platforms such as GE Intellution iFIX or equivalent.

Benefits

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless.

Be Linde. Be Limitless.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone's needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.

The salary for this role is $88,875 - $154,050 USD annually.