Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Air Liquide

100d

About The Position

The E&I Engineer will be responsible for the design, maintenance, and optimization of the plant's electrical and instrumentation systems. This role requires a strong understanding of industrial controls, power distribution, and process instrumentation, with a focus on ensuring plant safety, reliability, and efficiency. Additionally, the E&I Engineer will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and enhancement of the plant's industrial control systems. This includes a focus on the hardware and software related to PLCs, HMIs, DCS, & BPCS systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of troubleshooting complex issues, managing projects, and have a strong technical background in automation and control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience as an E&I or Controls Engineer in a chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or other industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with PLC programming from major vendors (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens) and DCS systems (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell).
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level) and control loop tuning.
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution systems (480V, 24V DC), VFDs, and motor control centers (MCCs).
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other relevant safety standards.
• Experience with SCADA and HMI platforms (ex. Wonderware, FactoryTalkView, etc.)
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (ex. Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
• Strong sense of ownership for assigned area and takes immediate action to correct issues as they arise.
• Driven to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design electrical and instrumentation systems for new projects and plant modifications, including power distribution systems, motor controls, and field instrumentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., NFPA 70E, ISA, NEC) and company specifications.
• Provide technical support for complex issues related to plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Lead and execute E&I and Automation related capital projects from conception through commissioning, including scope development, budget management, scheduling, contractor management, commissioning, & validation.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies for E&I equipment to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Analyze equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide support for all OT systems, including diagnosing and resolving issues with PLCs, VFDs, and other automated equipment.
• Recommend and implement upgrades of aging control systems, field instruments, and electrical components.
• Manage the lifecycle of control system hardware and software, instruments and electrical components, including planning and executing system upgrades, migrations, and new technology integrations.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety protocols and regulations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for plant safety systems and hazardous area classifications.
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity best practices within the OT environment, including managing access controls, system patching, and monitoring for security threats.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all electrical schematics, instrument datasheets, control narratives, network diagrams, system architecture drawings, and SOP’s.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees