Process Controls Engineer (Baton Rouge, LA - hybrid)

Air Products; Geismar (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company matching

Paid Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Process Controls Engineer for the Baton Rouge/Geismar area in Louisiana. The role focuses on DCS, SIS, and PLC automation, supporting world-class facilities and capital projects with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The engineer will collaborate with regional and site staff to drive improvements in plant operation, instrumentation, and control systems, while traveling ~5% for site support and project execution.

Qualifications

• Requires engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical) with 10+ years in process automation/instrumentation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel ~5% outside region.
• US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide process control systems engineering support for Baton Rouge / Geismar facilities.
• Work on SMR hydrogen production sites, offgas facilities, and hydrogen pipelines.
• Collaborate with regional engineers, plant staff, and management to improve safety, reliability, and process performance.

Skills

DCS/PLC knowledge

Root cause analysis

HMI/SCADA

Safety systems

Instrumentation experience

Cyber security basics

Team collaboration

Education

Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Eng with 10+ years experience

Tools

Siemens PCS7

ABB 800xA

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

We have an immediate opening for a Process Controls Engineer working hybrid out of the Baton Rouge / Geismar, Louisiana area. This position will be part of Air Products' Americas Operations Central Engineering - HyCO Process Controls Engineering group.

Travel is mostly local within the Baton Rogue / Geismar area, 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 expertise on instrumentation and control devices to keep our plants operating safely and providing product to our customers. They work on industrial process control and safety instrumented systems in support of capital projects, plant production initiatives, alignment with operations and engineering standards, and reliability improvement efforts.

The individual will work closely with regional process controls engineers, plant process engineers, area managers, and site supervisors and operating staff.

Key Job Responsibilities

The incumbent provides process control systems engineering support for our production facilities in the Baton Rouge / Geismar, Louisiana region.

Responsible sites include several world-class steam methane reformers (SMR) producing hydrogen and carbon monoxide products, satellite offgas purification facilities, and hydrogen pipeline assets.

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 activities.
• Contributes to the improvement and optimization of existing assets.
• Drives improvements in plant reliability, cyber security, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Meets organizational goals for safety.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in process automation systems and/or instrumentation engineering.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s 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).

Desired Skills

• Hands-on knowledge of control systems (DCS/PLC). Experience with Siemens PCS7 or ABB 800xA preferred.
• Knowledge of field instrumentation, including valves and transmitters.
• Proficiency and experience with concepts related to level, temperature, pressure, and flow measurement.
• Foundational understanding of computer networks.
• General knowledge of cybersecurity as relates to industrial control systems.
• General knowledge of safety instrumented systems as applicable to mechanical integrity.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be capable of working in a team environment with shared responsibilities.
• Effective communicator able to present complex topics to varied audiences, including customers, vendors, management, and site personnel.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

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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