Senior Process Control Engineer

Linde Corporate; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Inc. in Nederland, TX is seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer to lead and optimize process control across HYCO operations. You will provide technical support, develop advanced control strategies, and guide instrumentation and upgrades for nationwide facilities.

This role requires collaboration with LEA and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations, with up to 25% travel across U.S. sites. Strong background in ISA84, SIL, and MOC processes is needed.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or 10+ years in control systems or related field.
• 5+ years of chemical industry experience.
• Experience with process automation and complex control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, project, and troubleshooting support for process control systems across HYCO operations.
• Support monitoring and control systems for SMR, ATR, and ASU facilities nationwide.
• Collaborate with LEA and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant and efficient project outcomes.
• Plan, support, and implement control system upgrades to improve reliability.
• Serve as a technical lead for engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel.
• Develop and implement advanced process control improvements to resolve issues.
• Support control system hardware/software, instrumentation, and process optimization across field teams.
• Support training, troubleshooting, environmental compliance, RCA activities and maintenance of APCS.
• Ensure all control system changes follow MOC protocols.
• Participate in long-range capital planning and lifecycle management.
• Support cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.
• Develop, update, and execute functional test procedures.
• Ensure new systems meet Linde standards and specifications.
• Provide off-hours support for critical issues; travel up to 25%.

Skills

Process Automation

Control System Upgrades

Instrumentation knowledge

P&ID diagrams

Schematic wiring diagrams

Control strategies design

Continuous chemical processes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Linde Inc.

Senior Process Control Engineer

Nederland, TX, United States | req29931

What you will enjoy doing *

• You will provide technical, project, and troubleshooting support for process control systems across LGUS Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide (HYCO) operations
• Support monitoring and control systems for Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), Autothermal Reformer (ATR), and Air Separation Unit (ASU) facilities nationwide
• Collaborate with Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant and efficient project outcomes
• Further, you will plan, support, and implement control system upgrades to prevent obsolescence and improve reliability
• Serve as a technical lead, providing guidance and support to engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel
• Develop and implement advanced process control improvements to resolve recurring and complex operational issues
• You will provide support for control system hardware/software, instrumentation, and process optimization across field teams
• Support training, troubleshooting, environmental compliance, and root cause analysis (RCA) activities and contribute to preventive and corrective maintenance of advanced process control systems
• Also you will ensure all control system changes follow Management of Change (MOC) protocols
• Participate in long-range capital planning, forecasting, and control system lifecycle management
• Support cybersecurity practices and implementation for industrial control systems
• Develop, update, and execute functional test procedures
• Ensure new systems and equipment meet Linde standards and specifications
• Provide off-hours support to resolve critical control system issues as needed
• Apply expertise in SRS (Safety Requirements Specifications), SIL (Safety Integrity Levels), and ISA84 standards
• Demonstrate strong project management, independent decision-making, and collaboration skills with a focus on safety, cost, and operational efficiency
• Travel up to 25% to support operations across U.S. locations

What makes you great

• You hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or ten (10) years or more experience in Control Systems or Computer Related Field
• Minimum of five (5) years of chemical industry experience
• You have knowledge of Process Automation including design/implementation of complex control strategies
• Advanced understanding of continuous chemical processes
• You have working knowledge of primary instrumentation
• Proficiency with schematic wiring diagrams
• Proficiency with process control content of P&I diagrams
• Experience with managing Control System Upgrades

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

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.

• Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

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 Inc. 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.