Messer Americas · 4 hours ago
Senior Controls Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expMesser Americas is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, and they are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to oversee the full lifecycle of controls and automation systems for Capital and Re-Life projects. The role involves leading the design and implementation of advanced controls strategies while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
ChemicalHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced controls and automation systems, focusing on safety, reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Develop in-house standards, methods, and practices that ensure long-term sustainability and adaptation to rapidly evolving technologies
Leverage advancements in hardware, software, security, and control concepts to stay ahead in the field of industrial automation
Identify, define, estimate, budget, and plan controls and measurement system projects
Responsible for future casting and developing innovative solutions that set the standard for controls and automation within the industry
Play an integral role in the safety design process, participating in LOPA, HAZOP, and SIL assessments
Ensure all controls and automation systems comply with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards
Foster a culture of safety within the project team and across the organization
Assist in the development of P&IDs
Create detailed Control System Architecture drawings, illustrating the interconnectivity of control system components, including DCS, PLC, networks, and field devices
Generate IO and alarm lists, develop Interlock and Trip documents, produce Control Narratives and Functional Design Standards
Develop comprehensive scopes of work for controls and automation projects and participate in contract awards
Maintain strong relationships with key vendors and system integrators, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals
Oversee programming development, providing technical feedback and direction to vendors to ensure successful outcomes
Manage project schedules and resources, ensuring important milestones are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget
Provide high-level technical assistance, troubleshooting, and design expertise in DCS/PLC programming, HMI architecture, database design, and network security
Develop and maintain documentation that details our standard methodologies and design guides, ensuring consistency across projects
Lead the programming efforts for control systems, ensuring that all software components are robust, secure, and optimized for performance
Develop simulation logic, standards, and methods to streamline program development and testing
Focus on modular design and flexibility to ensure that systems can be easily adapted to changing requirements
Design and execute FAT and SAT procedures, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and validation
Lead the commissioning process, including loop checks, functional tests, and on-site support, ensuring that control systems are fully operational and meet all project specifications
Provide comprehensive project handover documentation, including as-built drawings, manual, and maintenance guides
Support Area Operations and Reliability teams with controls-related troubleshooting and ongoing engineering assistance
Qualification
Required
Ability to travel up to 20%-40% on an annual basis
Proficiency in DCS/PLC systems, including Siemens PCS7, Yokogawa Centum VP, Delta V, Foxboro, Honeywell, and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
Experience with HMI systems such as Siemens WinCC, AVEVA Wonderware, and Inductive Automation
Strong understanding of industrial device networking, including Ethernet, Serial (RS232/485), ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, EthernetIP, ModbusTCP/RTU
Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and security, including MS Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies like VMWare
Demonstrated exceptional operational safety leadership
Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of controls and measurement systems, including Remote Operations, Plant Auto Start, Supervisory Control, LMPC Control, Historian, Expert Systems, Metering and Monitoring Systems, Automated Data Collection, Pipeline Demand Management, and Batching Systems
Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, VB, and C++
Familiarity with SQL databases (MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5-7 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in an operations or project engineering environment focused on controls and automation
Preferred
General expertise in instrumentation and analyzers
Proven understanding of regulatory and industry standards and codes
Experience and knowledge in cryogenics
Familiarity with COMOS, Smart Plant, and AVEVA Engineering
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
Long term disability
401(k) Plan
Bonus program
Company
Messer Americas
Messer Americas is one of the industrial gas companies, offers expertise in industrial, medical, specialty, and electronic gases.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Elena Skvortsova
President and CEO
Jens Luehring
President & CEO
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