E&I Project Specialist
Albemarle Corporation · Kings Mountain, NC · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.
Responsibilities
- Support delivery of E&I scope across capital projects from design through construction, commissioning, and handover
- Provide field leadership during construction, including contractor oversight, work coordination, and installation verification
- Ensure all work is executed in accordance with project scope, site standards, and safety requirements
- Serve as the primary E&I field point-of-contact for project teams, contractors, and operations
- Identify and resolve field issues, including constructability challenges and design gaps
- E&I Design Development & Construction Packages
- Develop construction work packages to support contractor execution
- Create location plans and routing drawings
- Create installation details and termination drawings
- Create instrument indexes, loop diagrams, and I/O lists
- Support development of P&IDs, control strategies, and system designs
- Ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with standards and specification
- Equipment Specification & Procurement
- Specify and support procurement of instrumentation and electrical equipment
- Support procurement and vendors to ensure complete and accurate technical scope
- Review vendor submittals for alignment with project and site requirement
- Installation, Commissioning & Startup
- Lead or support installation, checkout, and commissioning of new E&I systems
- Care for loop checks, system testing, and functional verification
- Support troubleshooting and optimization of installed systems during startup
- Ensure proper documentation, punch list closure, and turnover to operations
- Planning, Estimating & Coordination
- Support project planning activities including estimating, scheduling, and work sequencing
- Participate in constructability reviews and contribute to execution planning
- Cross-discipline coordination (mechanical, civil, process, operations) to ensure alignment of E&I scope
- Safety & Compliance
- Champion safety-first execution by leading safety tailgates and reinforcing safe work practices
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, etc.)
- Support hazard identification efforts and ensure safe installation and startup of systems
- Education: Technical training, associate degree, or equivalent practical experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related field
- Experience: 10-20 + years of experience in industrial plant environments with hands-on E&I responsibilities
- Strong background in instrumentation installation, electrical systems, and process control environments
- Experience supporting capital projects, maintenance projects, or construction activities
- Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors and coordinating field execution
- Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, and control system documentation
- Strong knowledge of: Process instrumentation and control systems, Low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, Motor control systems, MCCs, and VFDs
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC)
- Proficiency with standard business and documentation tools (Excel, Word, SAP or equivalent)
- Leadership & Interpersonal: Strong field leadership presence with ability to direct and coordinate contractor activities
- Effective communicator across engineering, construction, and operations teams
- Team-oriented with a strong customer focus and commitment to project outcomes
- Practical problem solver with ability to make timely, field-driven decisions
Qualifications
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.