I&E Engineer

Location

Pasadena, TX, US, 77507

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment, including control valves; pressure, temperature, and flow instruments; and electrical motor control center equipment, using technical analysis to determine repair processes and future recommendations.
• Provide guidance to Electrical and Instrument resources for design reviews and field support in the installation of new instrumentation, controls, and power systems, including conduit, cables, wiring, and related systems.
• Keep equipment operational through design analysis and the establishment of maintenance practices.
• Establish maintenance practices for optimizing and maintaining site equipment functionality, including design specifications, repair methodology, tools and methods design, development, and rollout.
• Coordinate outside services as required by job plans for specialized onsite work.
• Provide general oversight to ensure activities align with Stepan priorities and that all safety procedures and policies are adhered to.
• Ensure appropriate assignment and utilization of E&I maintenance contractors.
• Develop and maintain preventive/predictive tasks and procedures for optimal life‑cycle performance.
• Identify and support implementation of capital improvements that improve life‑cycle cost and reliability of critical production equipment.
• Establish and maintain processes for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Assist engineering in the design, ordering, and installation of equipment.
• Provide technical expertise to Instrument and Electrical Technicians regarding job plan development, equipment critical path, job scopes, troubleshooting, and diagnosing instrument and electrical problems.
• Coordinate testing and calibration of equipment and update drawings as necessary.
• Assist maintenance planning in turnaround/outage preparation.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Modes Event Analysis (FMEA), and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) processes.
• Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RC‑14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliance.
• Support ongoing and new maintenance initiatives.
• Support IT issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with PLCs, ladder logic, I/O, and VFDs.
• Knowledge of good engineering practices, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, PM/PdM activities, and other applicable standards.
• Experience interfacing with smart field devices.
• Experience developing project concepts, premises, and economic justifications.
• Ability to analyze, solve problems, and think strategically to resolve equipment issues and determine root‑cause failures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Pay

Salary range: $86,000 – $133,400. The salary range is determined by factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Stepan Company does not sponsor employment visas.