Sr. Process Control Engineer

Linde Inc in; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global industrial gases and engineering company is seeking a Sr. Process Control Engineer to provide technical and project support for process control systems in their new hydrogen plant. The role involves leading engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and developing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Competitive benefits are offered, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Pension Plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Control Systems or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of chemical industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Support process control and monitoring systems for hydrogen facilities.
• Lead and execute moderately complex engineering projects independently.
• Serve as a technical lead and provide guidance on projects.

Skills

Process Automation

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Foxboro

Emerson Delta V

Siemens PCS7

GE iFIX

Job description

Sr. Process Control Engineer (Finance)

Job Overview: Linde is launching a new world-class hydrogen plant in Beaumont, TX! Join us in this exciting journey. We are building and will operate an on-site complex supplying clean hydrogen and nitrogen to a major client in Beaumont, TX. Our facility will integrate into the U.S. Gulf Coast industrial gas infrastructure and support decarbonization efforts through clean hydrogen and carbon capture technologies.

Provide technical and project support for process control systems in the HYCO business. Report to the HYCO Process Controls Engineering Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Support process control and monitoring systems for hydrogen and carbon monoxide facilities, including SMR, ATR, and ASU units.
2. Lead and execute moderately complex engineering projects independently.
3. Coordinate with Linde Engineering Americas to ensure project standards and policies are met.
4. Participate in planning control system upgrades to prevent obsolescence.
5. Handle project engineering from design to implementation, adhering to Linde standards.
6. Serve as a technical lead and provide guidance on projects.
7. Make independent decisions considering viability and cost benefits.
8. Develop innovative process control solutions for chronic issues.
9. Support hardware/software, instrumentation, and process engineering for field personnel.
10. Assist in training, troubleshooting, environmental compliance, RCA, and maintenance related to control systems.
11. Implement control system changes following MOC protocols.
12. Contribute to long-range capital planning, especially for control system upgrades.
13. Demonstrate technical independence, project management, and leadership.
14. Lead project aspects involving control systems and ensure equipment meets standards.
15. Represent the US HYCO business in cybersecurity initiatives.
16. Develop and execute functional test procedures.
17. Provide off-hours support for control system issues.
18. Serve as SME in SRS, SIL ratings, and ISA84 requirements.
19. Travel nationally up to 25% for support.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Engineering or 10+ years in Control Systems or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of chemical industry experience.
• Knowledge of process automation and complex control strategies.
• Understanding of continuous chemical processes.
• Familiarity with primary instrumentation and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Experience with process control content of P&I diagrams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in control system software (e.g., Foxboro, Emerson Delta V, Siemens PCS7).
• Virtualization experience (DeltaV Virtual Studio, HyperV).
• Knowledge of hydrogen processes (SMR, ATR) and Air Separation Units.
• Project management and advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with capital projects, factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning.
• Experience with SCADA platforms like GE iFIX.
• Polyglot programming skills (Python, C++, Java).
• Ability to develop control narratives, cause and effect diagrams, and operator graphics.
• Experience with device communication protocols (Serial, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, Profibus).

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, supporting various markets with innovative solutions to improve productivity and sustainability. Learn more at www.linde.com.

We offer competitive benefits including health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and pension plans. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity.