Electrical & Instrument Project Engineer

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to provide project management and Electrical & Instrument technical engineering services for a refinery process operations team. Projects include small capital and expense projects needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units. Projects typically range in size from $20,000 - $5,000,000. Management of multiple projects concurrently is required.

Responsibilities

• Applies project management skills across all phases: development, justification, design, construction, and start-up
• Manages multiple projects/programs safely, efficiently, and within budget; develops strategies to meet schedules and mitigate delays
• Ensures compliance with Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation
• Coordinates project specific work with in-house designers and outside engineering consultants to complete projects and studies cost-effectively
• Develops and/or defines scope, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and expense projects; prepares Decision Support Packages (DSPs) and presents to leadership for small capital and expense projects
• Collaborates with stakeholders including Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support planning and execution
• Develops and reviews construction packages to ensure new installations meet MPC and all applicable industry codes and standards
• Responsible for specifying Electrical & Instrumentation engineered material for assigned projects
• Confers with management and project stakeholders throughout a project life cycle
• Interacts daily with project team members developing and executing project objectives
• Provides Electrical & Instrument technical support on multi-discipline projects
• Provides Electrical & Instrument support, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills for refinery process operations teams
• Participates in area HAZOP and LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis) reviews and incident investigations; applies safety and environmental standards to designs
• Provides E&I assistance to the Operations Area Teams during process unit Turnarounds
• Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed

Requirements

• Experience with process measurement and control, instrument equipment, safety instrumented system (SIS) design, electrical area classification, management of change (MOC) processes, and industry standards (NFPA, ISA, IEEE, NEMA, API, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Electrical degree preferred
• Two (2) years or more of industry experience required. Five (5) years or more of industry experience preferred
• Valid driver's license required

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k matching program
• Paid parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program

Location: Garyville, Louisiana