Instrument Engineer

Westlake • Lake Charles, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide engineering support to production, maintenance, project and technical departments to ensure improvements in electrical system reliability and to resolve repetitive electrical-related problems.

Requirements

• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
• Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent progressive engineering experience.
• 2 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• internship experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Recommend and specify instrumentation for various process measurement applications.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance, Operations and Environmental groups on instrumentation issues.
• Develop job scopes and drawing packages for small instrumentation/electrical projects.
• Provide support to Project Group on specification of instrumentation for capital projects. Review project design packages for proper design regarding reliability, application and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance is conducted on the instrumentation database.
• Ensure proper documentation on all instrumentation/electrical equipment including equipment files, drawings, specifications, calibration sheets, manuals, etc.
• Maintain technical expertise and keep abreast of instrumentation technology/design changes as they apply to potential plant equipment/production improvements.
• Provide technical support for electrical issues on systems operating at 480V and below. Includes motor control, lighting, relay logic control systems, power supply to equipment, etc.
• Work to improve reliability of process control valves. Develop plans for monitoring performance and addressing problem areas. Assist Maintenance in development of repair/upgrade scopes for major turnarounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level