Process Controls Engineer (Texas City, TX - hybrid)

About the role

This position is for a Process Controls Engineer working hybrid out of Texas City, TX. The role is part of Air Products' Americas Operations Central Engineering - HyCO Process Controls Engineering group and is preferably 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. Flexible hybrid remote/onsite work accommodation is offered.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily operation of control systems in the context of overall facility operation
• Buils and implements changes to improve safety and operability
• Conducts root cause analyses internally and with automation vendors
• Identifies, completes, and supports improvement projects related to DCS & SIS systems
• Works on industrial process control and safety instrumented systems in support of capital projects, standards, plant production initiatives, and reliability improvement efforts
• Works closely with regional process controls engineers, plant process engineers, area managers, site supervisors and operating staff

Requirements

• Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in process automation systems and/or instrumentation engineering
• Maintain a Valid Drivers' 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 (e.g. temporary work visa or work permit)

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of control systems (DCS/PLC)
• Experience with Siemens PCS7 a plus
• 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

Skills

• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 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

Benefits

At Air Products, 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&DLegal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Pay

Competitive pay is offered.

Schedule

Flexible hybrid remote/onsite work accommodation is offered.