Req No. 4028BR
Job Title PRINCIPAL PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-LA-Baton Rouge
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Principal Process Control Engineer at its facility in Baton Route, LA.

This position will be part of team which is responsible for a family of plants located in North America, providing engineering and diagnostic support for all site control system equipment. This includes various Process Automation Systems (PAS), Field instruments & valves, and related loop equipment. Additional responsibility include the long- term planning and support of the PASs with respect to programming, preventive maintenance, and migration. A component of this position is the continual improvement of the sites productivity and reliability as it relates to the process controls.

QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in one of the major engineering disciplines, 3 to 10 years process controls experience is preferred.

A strong background in control and instrumentation, including valves, transmitters, controllers and PAS is a desired. Proficiency with methods of level, temperature, pressure and flow measurement is required, as well as process knowledge relating to Hydrogen and/or Air Separation processes. Skills related to process control system design, safety systems, system migration, outage planning, organization and communication are highly desirable.

Travel within the US at levels approximately 35% are expected.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of $8.3 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, and 401K plans.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link - Visit our Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #4028BR.

If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None