Senior Process Control Engineer – HYCO & Automation Lead

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. 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.