Instrument Engineer - Port Arthur

About the role

Keystone Engineering Inc. is seeking an Instrument Engineer for its Port Arthur Area Office Team. This position offers full-time employment with occasional travel for site inspections, vendor FATs, or commissioning support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and specify instrumentation systems for complex process control applications in petrochemical and manufacturing environments.
• Select instruments and control devices suitable for harsh environments (e.g., hazardous areas, corrosive chemicals, high-temperature operations).
• Generate and review P&IDs, instrument datasheets, control panel designs, cable schedules, control narratives, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and IO lists.
• Support field installation, calibration, and loop-checking of instruments and control devices.
• Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, ensuring all systems function according to process and safety requirements.
• Ensure instrumentation systems comply with industry codes and standards (API, ISA, IECEx, ATEX, NEC, etc.).
• Support compliance with process safety standards (e.g., SIL ratings, HAZOP recommendations, alarm management).
• Participate in safety audits and provide technical expertise on instrument-related safety systems.
• Interface with EPC contractors, vendors, and internal teams on instrumentation packages and control system integration.
• Maintain and update instrument databases, calibration records, and system documentation.
• Provide technical reports, inspection summaries, and recommendations for improvements.
• In-depth understanding of process instrumentation and control strategies.
• Experience with hazardous area classification and intrinsically safe systems.
• Familiar with tools like SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation), AutoCAD, or equivalent.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in the petrochemical, refinery, or process manufacturing industries.
• Experience with DCS, PLCs, ESD systems, field instrumentation, and communication protocols (e.g., HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus).
• Ability to make field trips and lead in all project communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
• Attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
• Experienced Preferred PE Licensure.
• OSHA or local safety certification for refinery/manufacturing environments.

Skills

• Process instrumentation and control strategies.
• Hazardous area classification and intrinsically safe systems.
• Tools like SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation), AutoCAD, or equivalent.

Benefits

Keystone Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

Pay

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Schedule

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