Engineer, Instrument & Controls Maintenance

Freeport Lng • Quintana, TX

249d

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer - Instrument and Controls ensures reliable operations by providing frontline expertise in the maintenance and reliability of the BHGE equipment including the refrigeration compressor, electric motor and VFD systems at Freeport LNG. This role applies both proactive and reactive maintenance strategies to sustain equipment reliability and performance. Acting as a technical resource, this position involves troubleshooting, repair guidance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams while focusing on safety, implementing strategies to enhance reliability, and continuous improvement of assets to minimize downtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other relevant technical discipline.
• 5 years of experience with Instrumentation Systems in an industrial setting in engineering, operations or maintenance, including 3 years in a field setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with LCI/VSI technology and advanced instrument & Controls troubleshooting.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Nice To Haves

• 20 years' experience in a maintenance or projects supervisory role in the LNG, Chemical or Refining Industry.
• Advanced level experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety above all tasks, ensuring both personal safety and the safety of other personnel during all maintenance and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FLNG safety standards, procedures, and PPE requirements, incorporating safety into every stage of repair, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Continuously monitor the performance of Controls systems, proactively identifying issues and negative trends that could impact reliability or lead to process failures.
• Establish or improve equipment monitoring capabilities, including the implementation of missing equipment monitoring systems to prevent unexpected failures.
• Respond to technical inquiries utilizing GEPC's technical support services.
• Distribute and discuss Technical Information Letters (TIL's) and/or Service Bulletins (SB's) with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering as needed.
• Plan and implement any TIL or SB recommendations once approved.
• Provide information regarding the latest advancements in Conversion, Modifications and Upgrades (CM&U) opportunities to site personnel and assist with the implementation of any recommendations once approved.
• Perform on-site inspection/review of parts (new, used, or refurbished) for completeness or damage, as applicable.
• Advise with respect to the parts provided (or required to be provided), including identifying any missing spare parts.
• Work with Engineering team to conduct regular reviews of maintenance activities associated with Controls Systems.
• Conduct basic '5 Why' analyses for equipment failures to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in and contribute expertise during formal root cause investigations, sharing insights into repair techniques and recurring failure modes.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance technicians to implement solutions that address chronic failures, improving long-term reliability.
• Engage in equipment disassembly and existing condition evaluation to determine potential root causes for equipment failure.
• Oversee equipment rebuilds to ensure proper reassembly. Identify any necessary hold points for critical equipment.
• Act as the go-to subject matter expert on advanced Controls Systems troubleshooting, repair methods, and replacement practices.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to craftspeople and operations personnel, fostering skill development in proper repair practices and advanced diagnostics.
• Develop, review, and refine maintenance and repair procedures, ensuring alignment with quality control standards and incorporating necessary repair details for optimal execution.
• Ensure consistent application of these procedures by maintenance teams, contributing to the standardization of high-quality repair practices across the site.
• Ensure repairs, repair techniques, and equipment specific training are documented and retained per the records management requirements.
• Provide assessments of parts storage and maintenance and making necessary storage recommendations.
• Serve as a technical advisor to daily planners and turnaround planners, aiding in accurate job scoping and preparation for asset renewal and reliability improvements.
• Assist in planning and scheduling of maintenance tasks, especially for complex repairs and calibration activities during routine maintenance and turnaround projects.
• Assist in identifying the correct vendors for on-site and off-site equipment jobs and work with purchasing to add vendors as needed.
• Coordinate GEPC's local support and customer support line.
• Control and manage site services progress to ensure timely completion of services.
• Promote the use of the Most Effective Technology (MET) in all maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to industry best practices in procedures and techniques.
• Perform and evaluate results from Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) and Preventive Predictive Maintenance (PPM) activities, making recommendations to address identified issues.
• Mentor maintenance team members, sharing expertise on core job functions, common and advanced repairs, diagnostic techniques, and best practices.
• Act as a working team lead as needed, coordinating tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring alignment with FLNG standards and goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree