B.S. or advanced degree in Electrical, Controls/Automation Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in Electrical Instrumentation Engineering within continuous processing industries.
Expertise in control valves, flow, level, pressure, and temperature instruments.
Strong skills in P&ID reviews and Control Narratives.
Experience with industrial computer systems, PLCs, and DCS.
Extensive knowledge of instrumentation and analyzer systems troubleshooting.
Familiarity with industry standards like NFPA, API, ASME, and ISA.
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise for instrumentation and controls assessment and troubleshooting.
Guide instrumentation selection, installation, and operational troubleshooting.
Maintain and troubleshoot the SIS system.
Evaluate and optimize PM strategies for instrumentation and recommend critical spare parts.
Develop improvement plans for instrumentation reliability and upgrades.
Conduct root cause failure analysis on instrumentation failures and implement corrective actions.
Develop and update P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument data sheets.
Benefits
Competitively priced medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401k with company match and a separate company-funded retirement account.
Life and disability insurance coverage.
Strong paid time off plan.
Elective insurances at group rates.
Full Job Description
WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS
The Instrumentation Engineer will oversee plant instrumentation maintenance and reliability initiatives in coordination with site Operations, Maintenance and Engineering. Instrumentation activities will include sensor selection, loop design, field instrument integration, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in instrumentation for continuous processing industries such as petrochemical, chemical or oil & gas.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provide technical expertise to Roehm Bay City Engineering, Operations and Maintenance including the assessment and troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls.
Provide expert guidance on instrumentation selection, installation and operational troubleshooting.
Maintain SIS sytem including troubleshooting
Evaluate and optimize instrumentation and analyzer PM strategies and recommend critical spare parts for plant instrumentation. Develop guidelines and procedures for plant instrumentation repairs and calibrations.
Perform instrumentation selection, sizing, and calibration, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement devices.
Develop long and short-term improvement plans for the plant instrumentation reliability and upgrades.
Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on instrumentation failures and analyze data using appropriate reliability analysis tools to develop and implement corrective action plans.
Develop, review and update P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument data sheets.
Provide technical support for procurement, ensuring instrumentation meets project specifications.
Work with vendors to evaluate and approve instrumentation and related components.
Ensure compliance with ISA, API, NEC, and other applicable industry standards.
WHAT WE ARE SEEKING
B.S. or more advanced degree Electrical, Controls/Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
7 or more years of experience working as an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer in the continuous processing industries such as Petrochemical, Chemical or related industry
Experience with control valves, flow, level, pressure, and temperature instruments, and control schemes
Strong expertise in P&ID reviews, Cause and Effect diagram creation, and Control Narratives.
Strong experience with industrial computer systems, motor control, PLCs, and DCS. Experience with analog and digital signals, and process communication network systems.
Extensive knowledge of instrumentation and analyzer systems and troubleshooting with an emphasis on instrumentation
Knowledge of a broad range of industry standards including NFPA, API, ASME, and ISA standards.
Skilled in Instrument, Controls, and Analyzer terminologies and maintenance processes.
Skilled in interpreting electrical diagrams/schematics and loop drawings.
Must have a desire and ability to remain current with recent technology and developments within the industry
Computer proficient (MS Office, SAP)
Good written and oral communication skills to interface with engineering, operations and maintenance personnel.
Ability to plan and manage multiple issues/projects simultaneously
Primary schedule M-F, but must be available for on-call and to work turn arounds
Project Management experience is desired.
Must have the ability to wear and utilize required PPE due to potential exposure to hazardous conditions and/or materials. The use of personal protective equipment such as a respirator, chemical resistant, and fire retardant clothing, etc., will be required.
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, elevated walkways, and walk, stand, stoop for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Familiarity with medium/low (480v) voltage equipment is a plus.
Prior experience maintaining SIS sytem including troubleshooting
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you'd expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life's curve-balls.... and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.
YOUR APPLICATION
Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.roehm.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at Röhm!
If you have any questions regarding your application or the application process please contact Amanda Botimer at [email protected] and refer to the Requisition ID cited below.
