Process Controls Engineer

Air Products

Process Controls Engineer supporting automation systems at Air Products facility in Texas City. Collaborating with engineers to optimize control systems and enhance plant reliability.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeTexas City • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide process control systems engineering support for our elite production facility in Texas City that includes on-site steam methane reforming (SMR), air separation (ASU), steam turbine, utilities, and ammonia production assets.
Work closely with regional process controls engineers, plant process engineers, area managers, site supervisors and operating staff.
Supports daily operation of control systems in the context of overall facility operation, builds and implements changes to improve safety and operability, and conducts root cause analyses internally and with automation vendors.
Identifies, completes, and supports improvement projects related to DCS & SIS systems.
Responsible for the long-term planning and lifecycle support of control systems with respect to programming, preventive maintenance, and upgrade migrations.
Addresses instrumentation and automation system obsolescence.
Implements changes to the control logic, HMI, database, and prepares documentation of these changes.
Aligns with local I&E technicians, providing support and leadership for instrument-related fixing.
Supplies to the improvement and optimization of existing assets.
Drives improvements in plant reliability, cyber security, and cost reduction initiatives.
Meets organizational goals for safety.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in process automation systems and/or instrumentation engineering.
Must maintain a Valid Drivers' License, a clean driving record, and the ability to access and safely operate a reliable personal vehicle on an ongoing basis.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship (e.g. temporary work visa or work permit).
Hands-on knowledge of control systems (DCS/PLC).
Experience with Siemens PCS7 a plus.
Some knowledge of field instrumentation, including valves and transmitters.
Proficiency and experience with concepts related to level, temperature, pressure, and flow measurement.
Fundamental understanding of computer networks.
General knowledge of cybersecurity implementation relates to industrial control systems.
General knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems as applicable to Mechanical Integrity.
Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective communicator able to present sophisticated problems to a varied audience in a concise and accurate manner across the organization, including customers, vendors, management, and site personnel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
401k with 100% vested company matching & core contribution
Paid Vacation, holidays, flexible holiday + sick time
Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents)
Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
Adoption assistance
Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products)
Supplemental AD&D
Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Many more supplemental benefits available

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Hard Skills & Tools

process automation systemsinstrumentation engineeringcontrol systemsDCSPLCSiemens PCS7field instrumentationlevel measurementtemperature measurementpressure measurement

Soft Skills

self-motivatedinterpersonal skillscommunication skillseffective communicatorproblem presentation

Certifications

Chemical Engineering degreeMechanical Engineering degreeElectrical Engineering degreeValid Drivers' License