Instrumentation Engineer - Petrochemical

Burrow Global, LLC•Deer Park, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Burrow Global is seeking a results-driven Instrumentation Engineer for a long-term in-plant assignment at a petrochemical plant in Deer Park, Texas. The engineer will design, implement, commission, and maintain instrumentation systems that monitor and control chemical processes, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations in accordance with industry standards and company procedures. The role covers instrumentation and control design for new plants, debottlenecking work, and revamps; support for front-end loading and detailed design; and involvement in project scheduling, cost estimation, and procurement. The engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams and provide support for plant operations, commissioning, maintenance, incident investigations, and management of change. The position requires site work and may include travel to project locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 7 years of instrumentation and control experience in the petrochemical, oil and gas, or refining industries.
Experience with capital projects, plant commissioning, or operations.
Active TWIC Card.
Strong understanding of process control concepts, instrument types, and control strategies, including SIS, ESC, DCS/PLC, and PI systems.
Familiarity with P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument indexes, BOMs, and calibration procedures.
Baseline knowledge of electrical systems and the safety instrumented systems lifecycle.
Awareness of HAZOP/HAZID methods and risk-based approaches to instrumentation design.
Knowledge of IEC 61511/61508, ISA standards, relevant API standards, NFPA, and IECEx/ATEX where applicable.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
Proficiency with engineering software, including AutoCAD, PFD/P&ID software, instrument datasheets, valve sizing tools, and control system software such as Delta V and ABB PLCs.
Data management and document control proficiency, including managing datasheets, calibration records, and commissioning documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, and commissioning procedures.
Project management and coordination skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Safety-focused approach and commitment to process safety and risk management.
Self-motivated, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
Willingness to travel to project sites and perform on-site installation, testing, and commissioning as required.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by site policies.

Nice To Haves

Advanced coursework or certifications in instrumentation, control systems, or process safety.

Responsibilities

Design, specify, and select instrumentation and control hardware for petrochemical processes, including field devices, control valves, actuators, transmitters, receivers, PLC, DCS, ESD, and SIS systems.
Develop and maintain process control philosophies, instrumentation standards, tagging conventions, datasheets, and instrument index standards to meet project and site requirements.
Create and review instrument specifications, datasheets, installation drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, instrument lists, and calibration procedures.
Perform instrument sizing and control valve calculations considering flow, pressure, temperature, and process performance.
Participate in HAZOP and HAZID studies and support the integrity of safety-critical systems, including SIS, ESG/EFS, and F&G.
Lead instrument design deliverables for new plants, debottlenecking studies, and revamps, and support front-end loading and detailed design phases.
Develop and execute FAT/SAT and commissioning test plans, and provide startup assistance for instrumentation systems.
Configure and adjust PLC/DCS systems, create control logic, and implement instrumentation calibration and maintenance strategies.
Support instrument loop checking, commissioning, FAT/SAT, preparation of loop check sheets, and commissioning handover packages.
Establish and monitor instrumentation asset maintenance plans, including calibration schedules, preventive maintenance, spares management, and retrofit planning.
Collaborate with process, electrical, mechanical, and safety engineers and operations personnel to optimize process performance and reliability.
Review and approve engineering deliverables and management-of-change requests affecting instrumentation; contribute to risk assessments and change control.
Participate in project scheduling, cost estimation, and procurement for instrumentation equipment and services.
Maintain as-built documentation, vendor data, technical manuals, and CMMS entries, ensuring accurate instrument tagging and data integrity.
Support instrumentation-related incident investigations and provide root-cause analysis and corrective actions.