PROCESS CONTROL SPECIALIST

Air Products & Chemicals; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Early vesting

Job summary

Air Products & Chemicals seeks a Process Controls Specialist for our Process Control team. Location is Allentown, PA with up to 30% travel. You will design, program, test and startup DCS systems, while supporting project execution and site acceptance testing.

This role requires collaboration across geographies, strong communication, and problem‑solving abilities to develop robust process control documentation and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with technical competence and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, responsibility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Safety‑compliant mindset and ability to work across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in control system specification, design, programming, testing and startup.
• Support projects and site acceptance testing activities.
• Assist in procurement, shipping and receiving of DCS equipment.
• Develop process controls documentation and deliverables.
• Perform electrical testing and diagnose low‑voltage wiring.

Skills

Lab setup

System software

FAT testing

Electrical testing

Test equipment

DCS equipment mgmt

Site acceptance testing

Procurement support

Documentation development

SIL assessments

Control system design

Project participation

Education

Associate degree in Information Sciences & Technology

Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technology

Electronics Technology

Process Controls

Tools

Multimeter

Ammeter

4‑20mA simulator

RTDs

Test equipment

DCS components

Job description

Full job description

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

We are seeking a Process Controls Specialist within our Process Control team located at Allentown, PA. This position requires up to 30% domestic/global travel.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Managing, setup, and maintenance of computer labs and storage areas for the Process Controls team.
• Installation, configuration, and testing of Process Controls system software and hardware.
• Supporting and participating in Process Control Panel FAT.
• Performing electrical testing, diagnosing and fixing low‑voltage wiring and circuits.
• Use of tools including multimeter, amp meter, 4‑20mA simulator, RTDs and other test equipment.
• Managing tools and test equipment (hardware and software).
• Managing supplies and inventory of DCS components and related equipment.
• Participating in site acceptance testing, managing loop checks and other activities during plant commissioning.
• Supporting procurement, shipping and receiving of DCS equipment.
• Other activities may include participating in developing process controls documentation and deliverables.
• Participating in SIL assessments.
• Participating in control system specification, design, programming, testing, and startup.
• Participating in or supporting projects.

Education Requirements

• An associate degree in Information Sciences & Technology, Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Process Controls, or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Must demonstrate technical competence, leadership skills and effective communication.
• Must be a strong teammate willing to accept responsibility and learn new technical skills.
• Must work safely and comply with all Air Products policies and procedures.
• Must possess good problem‑solving abilities, ambition and excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work well within a multidisciplinary design team across multiple geographies and liaise directly with suppliers.
• Understanding of electrical schematics.
• Capable of diagnosing and fixing low‑voltage wiring.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Air Products is 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.

Accommodations for Disabilities

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail us at [e-mail].