ENGR Inst & Anlyzr HNO

TPC Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TPC Group is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Analyzer Engineer for its Process Automation Department in Houston. You will design, plan, install, and continuously improve instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement systems supporting assets across manufacturing and terminals.

Reporting to the Process Automation Manager, you will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to boost asset reliability, drive continuous improvement, and provide technical guidance for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years in refining, petrochemical, or chemical plant operations in engineering, reliability, or maintenance roles.
• Solid understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) as applied to instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Knowledge of field instrumentation and its interaction with control systems.
• Ability to work safely in plant environment and troubleshoot using PFDs, P&IDs, interlock docs, loop sheets, vendor manuals.
• Able to collaborate across teams to improve asset reliability and plant assets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of engaging at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise on instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement systems.
• Partners with Operations and other engineers to improve asset reliability.
• Leads medium- and long-term programs addressing obsolescence and reliability threats.
• Tracks performance, analyzes data, and implements improvements.
• Leads RCA and other investigations involving instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Owns design and implementation of preventive maintenance programs for these systems.
• Advises Maintenance on repair scopes and ensures quality checkpoints.
• Develops equipment specifications and scopes for projects installing instrumentation equipment.
• Maintains plant equipment files and PSI.
• Creates equipment standards and drives improvements across the facility.
• Evaluates emerging instrumentation technologies and applies them where value is added.
• Works with Procurement to source parts and inventory.
• Mentors and trains junior engineers and technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PSM knowledge

Field instrumentation

10+ years petrochemical experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

US work authorization

Plant safety and operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

AMS Device Manager

GC/CEMS experience

CMMS/EAM familiarity

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Instrumentation & Analyzer Engineer to join our team. This individual will be an integral member of the Process Automation Department within the Technology and Sustainability Group, responsible for the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective performance of the instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement systems that support TPC Group's manufacturing and terminal assets. Reporting to the Manager of Process Automation, the engineer will apply instrumentation and process measurement engineering principles to the design, planning, installation, and continuous improvement of these systems, and will inspect and audit installations to verify they meet operational needs and conform to design and engineering standards. The Senior Instrumentation & Analyzer Engineer will collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to improve asset reliability, resolve equipment issues, and drive continuous improvement in plant operations. The role's primary focus is engineering and lifecycle management, with Maintenance supported through technical guidance.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Instrumentation & Analyzer Engineer to join our team. This individual will be an integral member of the Process Automation Department within the Technology and Sustainability Group, responsible for the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective performance of the instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement systems that support TPC Group's manufacturing and terminal assets. Reporting to the Manager of Process Automation, the engineer will apply instrumentation and process measurement engineering principles to the design, planning, installation, and continuous improvement of these systems, and will inspect and audit installations to verify they meet operational needs and conform to design and engineering standards. The Senior Instrumentation & Analyzer Engineer will collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to improve asset reliability, resolve equipment issues, and drive continuous improvement in plant operations. The role's primary focus is engineering and lifecycle management, with Maintenance supported through technical guidance.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise on the application and use of instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement systems throughout the petrochemical manufacturing facility
• Partners with Operations and engineers from other disciplines to continuously improve the reliability of operating assets
• Develops and leads medium- and long-term programs to address obsolescence and other strategic reliability threats
• Tracks the reliability and performance of instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement systems, analyzes instrument data, and implements improvements
• Leads root cause analyses (RCA) and other failure investigations involving instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement systems
• Owns the design and implementation of Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs for instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement systems
• Serves as technical advisor on instrumentation and analyzer equipment operating, engineering, and repair issues; defines repair scopes and provides technical guidance to Maintenance, ensuring quality checkpoints are established and communicated
• Develops equipment specifications and scopes for projects that install instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement system equipment
• Maintains and updates plant equipment files and Process Safety Information (PSI)
• Creates and maintains equipment standards and drives equipment improvements
• Evaluates emerging instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement technologies, identifies where they add value, and ensures they are applied consistently across the facility
• Works with Procurement to identify inventoried parts and source new parts as needed
• Mentors and trains less experienced engineers and technicians
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in refining, petrochemical, and/or chemical plant operations in an engineering, reliability, or maintenance role
• Solid understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles as applied to instrumentation, analyzer, and measurement systems
• Knowledge of field instrumentation and its connectivity and interaction with control systems
• Ability to work safely in the plant environment and troubleshoot processes using PFDs, P&IDs, interlock documentation, loop sheets, vendor manuals, and other technical documentation
• Ability to collaborate closely with others and leverage the right skills to improve the reliability of plant assets
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills, including the ability to work effectively with internal customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization
• Strong personal initiative and sound independent judgment; able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Proven ability to build and lead teams with a strong drive for results
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without current or future company sponsorship
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with refining and/or petrochemical production processes, logistics, and operations
• Knowledge of industry engineering and technology standards, principles, and practices (e.g., ISA, API)
• Application and troubleshooting experience with control valves and level measurement technologies (e.g., differential pressure, displacer)
• Working knowledge of Emerson DeltaV DCS and AMS Device Manager, including basic programming and configuration as they relate to instrumentation and the use of diagnostic and performance-monitoring tools
• Gas chromatograph (GC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) analyzer experience, including Siemens Maxum II and Yokogawa GC1000 Mark II / GC8000 gas chromatographs and ABB/Teledyne CEMS analyzers
• Working knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or a similar Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Familiarity with EPA CEMS quality assurance requirements (40 CFR Part 60 / Part 75), including RATAs, CGAs, and daily calibration drift checks
• Experience designing and troubleshooting analyzer sample conditioning systems and analyzer shelters
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in accordance with ISA 84 / IEC 61511

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States continually without company sponsorship.