Airgas · 1 day ago
Performance Controls Engineer
Independence, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expAirgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases. The Performance Controls Engineer will provide controls engineering support for Advanced Process Control projects, manage software versions, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement the control logic required to achieve the objectives of the APC program
Provide control technical support during installation, commissioning and operations
Implement controls systems modifications to comply with global process, Air Liquide Group Standards, equipment and safety standards
Manage and follow software versions and revisions
Follow Management of Change, PHA and other required processes maintain/update equipment configurations as needed
Keep all documentation organized and accessible for future reference and compliance audits
Maintain safety, reliability and regulatory compliance with highest priority
Utilize process expertise to identify and recommend opportunities where APC applications can enhance process efficiency, operational consistency, and the performance of the base process control layer
Analyze the potential impact of proposed APC applications on overall process performance and feasibility for direct implementation in a DCS
Identify and outline critical activities required for project success and collaborate across functions to support project requirements
Collaborate with local and international experts to ensure that APC implementation is aligned with Quality-APC (Q-APC) expectations and standards
Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices among team members and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer, chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering or equivalent controls work experience
5-15+ years of operating plants PLC and DCS experience with Allen Bradley and/or Delta V
Willing to travel 10% of time within North America
Preferred
5-15+ years of operating plants PLC and DCS experience with additional platforms such as Modicon, Wonderware, etc
Flexible to support operations with availability outside normal working hours for problem resolution
Electrical knowledge on instrumentation and control circuits (24V d/c) and low voltage a/c
Experience in specifying control components including PLCs, safety hardware, sensors, relays, valves and positioners
Experience in building, testing, and troubleshooting control panels
Experience with communication protocols including HART, Profibus, TCP/IP, and Modbus
Ability to analyze data and develop solutions
Ability to analyze technical problems, evaluate alternatives and identify the optimum solution
Experience in I&E troubleshooting
Working knowledge of ISA symbology, as required for P&IDs and electrical one line diagrams
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans
Vacation
Sick time
Floating holidays
Paid holidays for full-time employees
Progressive parental leave package
401k plan with company matching funds
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program
Company
Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-17Acquired
1986-12-26IPO
Leadership Team
Robert McLaughlin
CFO
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Jay Worley
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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