Program Manager, Advanced Process Controls

Job Summary:

The Program Manager, Advanced Process Control (APC) is responsible for driving the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Messer’s APC systems to advance plant automation and operational excellence. This role oversees the full lifecycle of APC technologies—from sustaining and optimizing existing systems to implementing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance across the plant fleet.

Why Messer?  

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on. 

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role. 

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care. 

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter. 

Principal Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing maintenance, optimization, and software upgrades for existing Advanced Process Control (APC) systems, including system remodeling as needed.
• Lead the implementation of new APC systems to support plant performance and process efficiency.
• Identify and deploy innovative control technologies aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Messer’s plant fleet (example – possible AI application).
• Collaborate with Remote Operations Center (ROC) engineers to identify and execute system enhancements that deliver measurable financial value.
• Work closely with global teams to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and support the development of standardized APC strategies across geographies.
• Develop, monitor, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate APC controller effectiveness and ensure sustained value delivery.
• Conduct regulatory process control loop tuning for both new installations and existing plant operations to ensure optimal performance. 

Required Skills

• Strong technical knowledge and experience with APC systems
• Experience with modeling process dynamics for implementation in linear model predictive control systems.
• Intermediate computer and software system proficiency to be able to set up new and troubleshoot existing computer systems.
• Possesses strong communication and visible leadership skills.
• Effective change management
• Ability to think strategically, challenge the status quo and improve existing processes/ systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with PID Loop Tuning
• Experience with programming process control systems (Wonderware, PCS7) a plus
• Knowledge of industrial gas production processes (ASU, CO2, etc.) a plus

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science
• Minimum 5 years of experience in advanced process control

About Messer:

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.