Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Technologist

Lubrizol Corporation•Avon Lake, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Engineering Technologist is responsible for providing technical expertise to plant Operations and Maintenance for site instrumentation, control systems (DCS, PLC, SIS), and electrical infrastructure. This includes hardware and software maintenance, user-interface modifications, preventive maintenance, documentation upkeep, and process control operational assistance. The role ensures safe and reliable operation of automation and electrical systems while minimizing downtime and maximizing availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, electrical preferred - or - High school diploma or equivalent with 12+ years of experience as a maintenance or engineering technician focusing on instrumentation within a chemical plant.
Experience working hands-on with Instrumentation such as pressure, level, temperature, flow sensors, and control valves
Experience working hands-on with Electrical systems up to 480V including relays, motor starters, and VFDs
Experience working hands-on with Automation systems including PLCs, DCS, HMIs, etc.; DeltaV strongly preferred
Experience working hands-on with Programming languages used in automation, e.g. Function Block, Ladder Logic
Experience working hands-on with Programming software and tools for instrumentation, e.g. faceplate parameter selection, computer-based, HART protocol, etc.
Experience working hands-on with Engineering drawings, e.g. P&IDs, single-line diagrams, loop drawings, card drawings, electrical schematics, panelboard schedules, etc.
Experience working hands-on with Industry codes and standards, e.g. NFPA 70, 70B, and 70E

Nice To Haves

Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)
Experience with SAP
Proficiency with AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 on-call support for all instrumentation, electrical, and control systems issues beyond the capability of the site I&E technicians and respond promptly to minimize plant downtime.
Perform periodic health checks and preventative maintenance on control system (e.g. DeltaV) hardware, operator workstations, network switches, network backbone, and PLC components.
Assist Operations & Maintenance Departments with questions and troubleshooting requiring technical expertise, e.g. loop troubleshooting, interlock questions, electrical component failures, maintenance job plan technical input, etc.
Participate in checkout, commissioning, and startup activities for projects, expansions, and modifications, including instrumentation setup, VFD programming, electrical checkouts, etc.
Implement small-scale automation and electrical changes for the Engineering Department including control and graphic configurations.
Assist the Training Coordinator in Operator training activities as part of electrical and control system projects.
Provide input to Technical Object Updater (TOU) and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Coordinator for management of control system and instrumentation spare parts, including SAP functional locations, bills of materials, and preventive maintenance records.
Assist plant Engineers and Designers in creating site instrumentation standards, logic documentation, P&IDs, loop drawings, interlock and alarm lists, single-line diagrams, motor control schematics, panelboard schedules, electrical hazard labeling, etc., and ensure they are kept up to date.
Provide technical information for and participate in process hazard assessments and root cause investigations and support corrective actions.
Work with plant Process Control Engineer to install DeltaV hotfixes, Windows updates, and perform database cleans; support engineers with field equipment during version upgrades.
Collaborate with Global Engineering, Procurement, and Lubrizol Electrical and Automation Communities to align with best practices.
Ensure compliance with mechanical integrity programs (inspection/testing of interlocks, alarms, SIS).
Support automation security programs including secure remote access and alarm management.
Support the Asset Management System (AMS) for maintenance and reliability functions.