Performance Controls Engineer at Airbase

Independence, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial Gases, Chemical ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer, chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering or equivalent controls work experience
  • 5-15+ years of operating plants PLC/DCS experience with Allen Bradley and/or Delta V
  • Willing to travel 10% of time within North America
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • 5-15+ years of operating plants PLC/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 DC) and low voltage AC
  • 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

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
  • Provide controls engineering support for the Advanced Process Control (APC) projects team
  • Provide operational support to existing control systems in Airgas with multiple platform configurations
  • Help with plant network management, and control-related software product installation, testing and troubleshooting

Skills

Advanced Process Control (APC)
Control Systems
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Control Logic Design
Plant Network Management
Software Configuration
Troubleshooting
PHA
Management of Change
Process Safety

Airbase

Spend management and AP automation platform

About Airbase

Airbase offers a spend management platform that helps businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. The platform includes services such as guided procurement, accounts payable automation, expense management, and corporate card management. These features allow companies to control their spending, streamline procurement processes, and automate accounts payable tasks. Airbase's software is designed to be user-friendly, providing visibility and control over spending for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Unlike many competitors, Airbase also fosters a community for finance professionals through its Slack group, Off the Ledger, where users can share insights and ask questions. The goal of Airbase is to provide businesses with the tools they need to manage their finances efficiently and ensure compliance globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Business could threaten Airbase's market share in spend management.
Paylocity's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service offerings.
Rapid AI integration may face adoption challenges, impacting customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Airbase offers a comprehensive spend management platform with AP automation and corporate card management.
The platform provides real-time insights into spending, enhancing decision-making for mid-market firms.
Airbase's partnership with Sardine enhances fraud prevention, increasing platform security and client trust.

Upsides

AI-powered Touchless AP reduces manual processing time, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Paylocity's acquisition could expand Airbase's resources and accelerate growth and innovation.
New spend analytics and vendor management features offer better financial control for clients.

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