Instrumentation Lead

About the role

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Instrumentation Lead. The role leads and manages the specification and procurement of all instrumentation in an EPC project from early development through commissioning and turnover. The ideal candidate has experience with customer interaction, detailed design to construction, and prior work with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI). The position also participates in instrumentation specification and design. The role is based at the headquarters in Katy, TX, working Monday – Friday, and is not open to Visa sponsorship.

Company overview

OPD is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm executing complex energy and infrastructure projects across North America, focusing on natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. As part of the larger Koch organization, OPD is known for technical excellence, disciplined project execution, and a culture that empowers engineers to take ownership and create long‑term value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the instrumentation scope throughout the project lifecycle, from development through commissioning and turnover, ensuring safe and timely execution.
• Develop, review, and markup P&IDs to ensure compliance with company, client, ISA, and applicable industry standards while maintaining accurate project documentation within SPI.
• Own specification, selection, and procurement of instrumentation, including control valves, regulators, flowmeters, and pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement devices.
• Collaborate with vendors and procurement teams to obtain quotations, perform technical bid evaluations, issue purchase orders, and ensure delivery aligns with project and field installation schedules.
• Review equipment packages and instrument installation requirements for compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and constructability.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams to remove barriers and achieve project objectives.
• Maintain accurate Instrument Indexes, Datasheets, Instrument Project Plans, Trackers, and SPI databases in accordance with departmental and project standards.
• Support construction and commissioning activities by resolving technical issues and ensuring instrumentation readiness.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders through proactive communication.
• Develop team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of work processes and standards.

Basic qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in an engineering or technology discipline.
• Experience with EPC project flow in refinery, chemical, power plant, or midstream industries.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards such as API, PIP, ASME, ISA, etc.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) software.
• Experience with Fisher control valve sizing software.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Location & schedule

Headquarters in Katy, Texas. Standard work week is Monday – Friday.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (ADD), disability coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Potential infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility varies by region).