E&I Engineer

Pcgrecruit; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pcgrecruit is seeking an E&I Engineer in Geismar, LA to provide services for internal and external customer needs, develop and execute site preventative maintenance, and support capital construction and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities include project management, design engineering on capital projects, control systems expertise, QA and safety program support, and collaboration with facility directors; travel to other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrument Engineering required.
• Several years’ experience in chemical or petrochemical maintenance or design.
• TWIC required for terminal access.
• Professional Engineering license for Louisiana.
• Programming experience in DCS (Foxboro I/A), PLC, and HMI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the facility's technical documentation and transfer of project/design drawings.
• Serve as project manager or design engineer on capital projects including cost estimating and equipment specification.
• Provide engineering support for servicing, repair, and maintenance of the facility and its DCS.
• Recommend future expansion projects focusing on operability, safety, and maintainability.
• Review changes to equipment/procedures and coordinate change processes; participate in RCA/HAZOP studies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation

Control systems

DCS Foxboro I/A

PLC

HMI

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Instrument Engineering

TWIC

Professional Engineering License (LA)

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Foxboro I/A DCS

PLC

HMI

Microsoft Office

Job description

E&I Engineer

Geismar, LA

The E&I Engineer is responsible for providing services for internal and external customer needs. Develop and execute site preventative maintenance activities. The position will also support capital construction and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the managing of the technical documentation of the facility including the transfer of all project and design documentation and drawings from engineering/construction companies.
• Serve as project manager and/or design engineer on capital projects.Responsibilities include cost estimating, equipment selection and specification (electrical, instrumentation, and industrial control systems), contract bidding, field oversight, start-up, and commissioning.
• Provide engineering support at various aspects of servicing, repair and maintenance of the facility including its comprehensive Distributed Control System.
• Make recommendations for future expansion projects with reference to adequacy, operability, safety, maintainability, etc.
• Review and recommend modifications and changes in the facility’s equipment and/or procedures and coordinate the process of change.Participate in “Root Cause Analysis Studies” and/or “HAZOP Studies” where appropriate.
• Assist in the development of Quality Programs, the Risk Management Program, and the Process Safety Management Program.
• Represent the terminal with outside agencies and customers as needed.
• Wear appropriate PPE for required task, and safely perform job duties
• Coordinates with the Facility Directors.
• Perform these functions and responsibilities not only at Geismar, but other locations as needed.
• Drive a company vehicle.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Instrument Engineering
• Several years’ experience in Chemical or Petro-Chemical industry maintenance or design.
• Valid Driver’s License
• TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to the terminal locations.
• Professional Engineering License for the state of Louisiana.
• Programming experience in DCS (Foxboro I/A), PLC, and HMI.

Skills and Abilities

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication in the English language.
• Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.
• Must be a team player, responsible, trustworthy, and a leader.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to self-direct work and problem-solving skills.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Advanced level of computer literacy – Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Professional safety training.

Hours of Work

• Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday but can be unusual hours as necessary.
• This is an exempt, salaried position. The role requires flexibility as business needs require.

Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice