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Praxair, Inc. Sr. Advanced Control Systems Engineer Houston, TX Praxair is a Fortune 250 company with products and technology that serve more than 20 different industries. We're one of the world's largest industrial gases businesses and you see our products and services at work every day , often without realizing it. Job Description: Use process and systems knowledge to work with global operations and operations engineering support groups to provide support for existing operating plants in troubleshooting and fixing primary control problems. Configure and tune different PID control schemes such as single loop, multi-loop, cascade controls, over-ride controls, etc. Build interfaces for supervisory control system (such as MPC). Lead alarm management projects for new and existing HYCO plants. Mentor field technicians and provide support to local plant technicians and site management. Provide systems support for Operator Training Simulators (OTS). Provide systems and computer networking support for centralized monitoring and operations support center. Develop KPIs for monitoring health of primary control systems. Develop standards for primary level control configuration in DCS/PLC systems for Hydrogen and CO (HYCO) plants. Use Asset Management System (AMS) to commission and support plants. Work with global engineering department to commission and support primary control systems for new HYCO plants. Must have or be able to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of the underlying HYCO manufacturing process. Must be able to understand the different features of DCS systems and come up with innovative schemes that will further improve the operations in terms of safety, reliability and efficiency. This position requires ability to conceptualize and execute comprehensive technical assignments with a high degree of ownership. This position will offer the individual many opportunities to grow his/her technical knowledge through applications of the latest DCS, PLC and Safety Instrumented System technologies. Praxair is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field plus five or more years of experience in the development, design and implementation of process control, alarm management and asset management systems (AMS). He/she must have practical application experience with Emerson Delta V DCS and knowledge of Safety Instrumented System application within chemical or refining industries. Prior experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC is a plus. Should possess excellent people skills with the ability to influence people at global level in order to adopt new technology and maintain consistent standards. This position requires domestic/international travel. The candidate should have long term interest in the field of process control, system/equipment automation, and control system technology as part of fast growing, industry wide hydrogen business. If you want to become a part of an extraordinary team, please visit our website www.praxair.com/careers job number 1300398