Lead Control Systems Engineer

Linde Engineering; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 88,875 - 154,050; Full time

Job summary

Linde Engineering North America LLC is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, and execute control systems for large industrial facilities in The Woodlands, TX or Tonawanda, NY. You will create control narratives, IO Indexes, and operator graphics for DCS/PLC/BMS and lead complex control strategies including MPC.

You will participate in acceptance tests, commissioning, and safety lifecycle processes while coordinating with vendors and contractors.

Qualifications

• A B.S. in Engineering is required as listed.
• 7+ years of experience in process industry; Texas PE license is a plus.
• Expert level experience in software programming and configuration, operator HMI, BOMs, and control network architecture for specified platforms.
• Experience with SCADA platforms such as GE Intellution iFIX or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel 15–20% to support projects and site tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute control systems for large industrial facilities.
• Develop control narratives, IO Index, cause and effects, control logic, and operator graphics for DCS, PLC, and BMS systems.
• Implement complex control strategies including MPC and turbomachinery controls.
• Attend and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests; support commissioning and startup activities.
• Configure third-party device endpoints via Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or Profibus.
• Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, and IEC 61511 safety lifecycle processes.
• Coordinate interfaces between vendors and engineering contractors.
• Manage project deliverables using internal and external resources and promote global workshare partnerships.
• Prepare key quantities and estimates of control systems for capital projects.

Skills

Control systems design

DCS/PLC/HMI expertise

SCADA experience

HAZOP/LOPA familiarity

Travel willingness

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Instrumentation)

Tools

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Control Studio 5000

Siemens PCS 7

S7 / TIA Portal

Emerson DeltaV DCS

GE iFIX

Job description

Lead Control Systems Engineer

The Woodlands, TX or Tonawanda, NY, United States | req31680

Linde Engineering North America LLC

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of control systems for large industrial facilities
• Further, you will develop control narratives, IO Index, cause and effects, control logic, and operator graphics for DCS, PLC, BMS systems
• Additionally, 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 Certification is a plus
• Also, you will manage the interface between vendors and engineering contractors when the work is outsourced to third party integrators and contractors
• You will manage technical project deliverables using internal and external resources while encouraging Linde’s global workshare partnerships and philosophies
• You will assist in preparation of key quantities and estimates of control systems for capital project proposals

What Makes You Great

• You have a B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Instrumentation)
• Also you have at least 7 years of experience in process industry (preferably hydrocarbon processing or gas processing industry), Texas PE License is a plus
• Further, 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
• Willingness to travel up to 15 to 20% of the time to support project tasks, supplier visits. commissioning, and construction

Why you will love working with us

Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.

In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

What we offer you!

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.