Air Liquide

Air Liquide

Process Control Project Engineer

Houston, TX (HO) - Support functions - Industrial Direction · Staff+

No sponsorshipDetected 31 days ago
ExpressDesign SystemsProject ManagementCustomer SupportElectrical EngineeringControlsCommunicationSCADA

About the role

  • Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas.
  • Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination.
  • We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

Responsibilities

  • Technical Engineering & Design
  • System Design: Design and specify control system architectures, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and SCADA systems.
  • Field walkthroughs with engineering partners for design of cabinets/panels and construction engineering packages
  • Documentation: Develop and maintain technical project documentation, including Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), loop sheets, functional design specifications (FDS), and electrical schematics. Ensure all documentation is updated in Meridian.
  • Commissioning & Support
  • Testing: Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) hardware/cabinets/panels and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new control systems and equipment.
  • Attend and lead morning safety meetings
  • Provide overall E&I Technical expertise including Startup Support
  • Training & Handoff: In cooperation with the project manager, the candidate will handover the system and provide technical support to maintenance and operations staff post-installation.
  • Continuous Improvement: Analyze existing process control systems to identify bottlenecks and implement upgrades for improved safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U>S and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Technical Skills: * Proficiency in programming and configuring PLCs/DCS/SCADA (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell).
  • Project Skills: Proven track record of successfully managing contractors.

Nice to have

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background.

Skills

  • Proficiency in programming and configuring PLCs/DCS/SCADA (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell).
  • Strong understanding of field instrumentation, motor controls, and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing contractors.
  • Project
  • Experience with process safety management, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and relevant standards (e.g., ISA-88, ISA-95, IEC 61511).
  • Experience integrating OT (Operational Technology) with IT networks.
  • Work Environment & Physical Demands
  • Must be able to work in both an office environment and at production facilities.
  • Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in industrial areas.
  • 50+% travel are required to vendor sites or other company facilities
  • Our Differences make our Performance

Benefits

  • Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
  • Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
  • Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.
  • Update redlines to as-builts to leave a hard copy of updated drawings at site
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field required.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U>S and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

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