What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Process Control Engineer position at Linde?
Sr. Process Controls Engineer Position Overview
Linde is launching a new world class hydrogen plant in Beaumont, TX! Join us in breaking new ground and become a part of this exciting journey!
Linde has built and will begin operating an on-site complex to supply clean hydrogen and nitrogen to one of our largest clients in Beaumont, TX. Our new facility is ready to launch and will be integrated into our extensive U.S. Gulf Coast industrial gas infrastructure. It will also supply clean hydrogen to other new and existing off-takers across the network. As one of the world’s leading industrial gases and engineering companies we are playing a key role in the clean energy transition. Linde is actively supporting our customers to decarbonize their operations with the latest technologies for clean hydrogen and carbon capture, and by leveraging our world-class engineering organization, our existing hydrogen infrastructure and operational expertise.
Provide technical and project support for the implementation, troubleshooting and monitoring of process controls systems for the Linde Gases United States (LGUS) Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide (HYCO) business. The position reports to the HYCO Process Controls Engineering Manager.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Support process control and monitoring systems nationally for hydrogen and carbon monoxide facilities in Linde LGUS, consisting mainly of Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), Autothermal Reformer (ATR) and Air Separation Units (ASU).
- Lead and execute moderately complex engineering projects with minimal supervision.
- Works closely with Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) to ensure projects are meeting standards in accordance with Linde policies and procedures.
- Actively involved in the planning of Control System Upgrade activities for HYCO plants nationally to prevent obsolescence.
- Perform project engineering and maintenance work from design to implementation and ensure adherence to Linde Guidelines and Standards
- Participate as a key contributor on projects and serve as a technical lead as well as providing technical guidance to others as required.
- Work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision based on full awareness of viability, cost, and other benefits.
- Develops and implements innovative process controls solutions to chronic issues.
- Provide primary control system hardware / software support, instrumentation, and process engineering / optimization to a variety of field personnel including operations technicians, instrument technicians, process engineering and various members of the operations management teams.
- Provide support in the areas of training, troubleshooting, environmental compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and preventative / corrective maintenance, focusing on all areas of advanced process control systems.
- Ensure control system changes are implemented in accordance with Linde Management of Change (MOC) protocols.
- Actively involved in the planning, identification, and development of long-range capital programs, especially in the area of control system upgrades and capital forecasting.
- Demonstrate significant technical independence, excellent project management skills and leadership in development of control systems applications and safety standards.
- Play an active role and lead aspects of projects involving Control Systems.
- Ensure equipment for new projects meet Linde Standards and Specifications.
- Represent US HYCO business in rollout and implementation of Cyber Security.
- Write, Update, and Execute Functional Test Procedures.
- Provide off hours support to resolve control system problems.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in SRS, SIL ratings, and ISA84 requirements.
- Travel nationally to other US locations as required for support (up to 25%).
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
About Linde :
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 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 and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit .
We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.
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 thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Pay commensurate with experience.
