Instrument/Electrical Engineer

INEOS•Carson, CA

1d•$120,644 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will work as a member of the Maintenance and Engineering Team, consisting of engineers, specialists, and technicians who report to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager. This role will play a key part in developing both short-term and long-term Reliability strategies for the site, day-to-day troubleshooting, and providing engineering support to the site Operations, Maintenance, and Capital teams.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an Instrumentation or I/E Engineering position
Petrochemical/Manufacturing Plant experience is preferred
Formal training in Safety Instrumented Systems preferred with understanding of IEC 61511, ANSI/ISA 84.00.01-2004 (IEC 61511), API RP 14C and 556, NFPA 85 requirements.
Formal training in NFPA70E
Strong I/E engineering skills with knowledge of reliability methodology
Plant level experience and understanding of P&IDs, PFDs, instrumentation loop drawings, and logic controller terminology, and Industry Standards (ANSI, NFPA, ISA, IEC, API, NEC, etc.)
Knowledge of programmable electronic safety systems logic solvers and their associated application programming
Design and program control and interlock systems
Size and select instruments and control valves
Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and their associated application programming
Instrument and control system reliability background required
Experience with execution of capital projects and project expense projects observing Site procedures and protocols
Experience working with multiple engineering disciplines, as well as contractors supporting delivery of projects
Must be a self-starter and capable of working on an individual basis and in a team environment
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize work, utilize available resources and deliver quality results on time
Strong understanding of cost/benefit economic analysis and budgeting
Ability to generate new ideas from within self and from others
Can implement new and useful concepts effectively
Effective oral and written communication skills, foster open dialogue, listen attentively, understand appropriate audiences
Excellent communication with all levels of the organization and across different groups
Can make timely, effective decisions consistent with business plans and department goals; able to manage change and multiple priorities with input from supervisor
Mutually defines requirements with internal/external customers
Proven track record in problem solving and decision making and exceeding objectives and delivering results
Works and interacts effectively as a team member and acts as mentor to others.
Ability to lead and positively influence others/promote philosophy, win concessions without damaging relationships
Strong demonstrated ability to manage, progress and deliver multiple and competing priorities
Proven commitment and delivery of SHE compliance
Defines personal success in terms of the whole team
Makes timely and effective decisions, including use of good judgment and consideration of proper balance between benefits/risks
Creates strong morale and spirit, feeling of belonging in team, broadly shares both routine and important task

Nice To Haves

Certification is a plus
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) a plus.
Knowledge of polypropylene manufacturing and process control preferred

Responsibilities

Provide tactical electrical engineering support to facilitate the safe and reliable operation for all instrumentation and power systems.
Assist and lead instrumentation & electrical troubleshooting with I/E technicians.
Actively participate in hazard and risk assessments resolving process safety management (PSM) issues (scenarios).
Review and provide comments on engineering design packages (issued for approval and construction packages) issued by engineering and capital projects team.
Ensure the technical integrity of projects, including compliance with the project scope, job specifications, accepted good engineering practices, and meeting customer requirements.
Direct maintenance, improvements, and usage efforts to existing Power distribution (< 69KV), switching, MCCs, VFDs, motors, UPS, and grounding systems.
Ensuring PM compliance of electrical distribution equipment (EDS), reviewing PM data, and creating/maintaining Key Performance Indexes (KPIs) from the PM data.
Maintain and manage equipment care plans for AC and DC motors, junction and terminal boxes, cabinets and cabling, instrumented input devices such as switches, transmitters, probes, as well as output devices such as control valves and associated components.
Design and specify instrumentation and field analyzers, both analog and digital, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic or mechanical.
Coordinate high voltage work and monitor transformer and substation performance.
Interface and communicate non-routine activities between operations, I&E craft technicians, and Southern California Edison.
Manage small in-house I&E projects by performing and supporting MOC’s, validating programming changes prior to implementation, verifying all pertinent documentation changes (e.g., procedures, narratives, PM’s) are accurately defined/documented, and supporting training (if required).
Lead, drive, and assure that Carson site Critical Equipment Lists are up to date, maintained, and documentation kept in accordance with Site procedures, PSM and ISA requirements, and oversee larger projects by E&C firms.
Create/Update documentation (computerized databases, oversee CAD drawing activities) including single line and wiring diagrams & schematics.
Perform RCFA following detailed design and troubleshooting guidelines, using investigating techniques for system failures.