Instrument Engineer

Provide Instrumentation Engineering functions for the Reliability Engineering team. Utilizes sound judgment in the development and management of engineered specifications and selections for a variety of applications. Should be able to multi-task within multiple project requirements at once.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation or Control Systems Engineering required.
• 2+ years related industrial experience preferred.
• Practical knowledge of instrumentation and analytical systems.
• Technical understanding of refining processes, preferred.
• Effective communication skills; verbal and written.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong orientation to customer service.
• Fluent in English, oral and written required.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for the specification, design, purchase, installation and commissioning of instrument, electronic and pneumatic instrumentation, field instrumentation, analyzers and emergency shutdown systems.
• Provide ongoing technical support to operations and maintenance departments on instrumentation problems.
• Lead and manage the plantwide Instrument Bad Actor Program to enhance overall instrument reliability.
• Preparation and modification of instrument drawings, data sheets, I/O wiring diagrams, P&IDs, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs.
• Provide quality control and design reviews of new projects that involve instrumentation to drive refinery best practices and preferred supplier selections to engineering standards and practices.
• Evaluates, designs, specifies and makes cost estimates, to prepare and submit project AFEs.
• Oversees varying complexity of instrument projects.
• Technical ownership of plants instrumentation specification sheet database.
• Fosters an atmosphere for personal achievement and teamwork both within and outside the Department.
• Champion new, innovative and visionary technologies that are cost effective and value driven to meet the competitive needs of the Refinery.
• Drive instrument reliability and value-addition in all aspects of equipment lifecycle.
• Participates in cross functional area reliability teams.
• Assists with development of PM, PDM, and CBM policies and procedures.
• Research and monitor upcoming technology changes to improve future strategies within the Refinery.
• Regularly communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns and questions.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, Reliability and Operating Excellence.
• Consistently work to improve instrument reliability through projects and proper communications with the maintenance, operations, technical services and capital projects.
• Take technical ownership for Smart Plant Instrumentation. Maintain accurate and up to date in compliance with company standards and procedures.
• Assist in training Instrument Specialists and Technicians to broaden knowledge and experience.
• Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors, and support sustainable reliability.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures.