Instrument Engineer - Instrument EG II

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

19h

About The Position

The Instrument Engineer position exists to optimize the utilization of physical assets and technology resources in the EG2/ASP2 Unit. To ensure plant equipment reliability and add value by integrating plant assets, personnel, and technology within the EG2/ASP2 Unit. Work with other maintenance craft departments and operations departments, while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health and safety regulatory and company requirements.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering required; other related BS Engineering disciplines considered.
No previous experience required; 1–3 years of experience in instrument maintenance or other plant manufacturing preferred.
Energy and Material Balance, Mass Transfer Operations, Kinetics and Reactor Design, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics.
Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
Familiar with turnaround procedures related to the maintenance and repair of equipment in a petrochemical facility.

Nice To Haves

Safety Certification or safety classes a plus but not required.
DCS and programming experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Equipment Reliability: Provide instrument maintenance support to the EG2/ASP2 Unit, which will enable the Unit to achieve smooth operation, manufacture high-quality products and avoid unscheduled process interruptions. This will be achieved by utilizing industries' best practices, benchmarking, and planning, abnormal analysis, and initiation and maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Performance: Communicate and work with EG2/ASP2 operations continuously to establish equipment criticality and providing standby equipment for critical equipment. Historical files shall be established and well-maintained to correct diagnoses of equipment failures and performance of equipment maintenance.
Maintenance Support: Provide instrument support to operations of the EG2/ASP2 Unit to ensure compliance with State and Federal Environmental Regulations. Provide instrument support for the EG2/ASP2 Unit, including preventative maintenance, backup programs, supporting technicians with instrument calibration and/or scheduling training, and any other activity assigned by the Unit Manager.
Lead and Facilitate: Review abnormalities with instruments to improve the overall performance of the instrumentation in the EG2/ASP2 Unit. Work with other departments associated with EG2/ASP2 to enhance product quality and plant reliability.
THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.