I & E Lead

ALTIVIA; Crosby (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTIVIA Oxide Chemicals in Crosby, TX seeks an experienced I&E Lead to oversee instrumentation, electrical maintenance, and calibration across the facility. You will lead I&E personnel, ensure installations and testing meet safety and company standards, and coordinate with operations for reliable plant performance.

The role requires five years of journey-level electrical/instrumentation experience in industrial settings, strong leadership, and ability to read drawings and troubleshoot PLC/DCS

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of journey-level electrical and instrumentation experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience leading work crews and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and process controls.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, DCS, motor control systems, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, training, direction, and oversight to I&E personnel.
• Verify quality and safety of work; ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Coach and support employee development and performance improvement.
• Read and interpret drawings, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Install, commission, and maintain electrical equipment, PLC/DCS systems.
• Review drawings and specs for contract work; inspect completed work.
• Maintain maintenance procedures, schedules, and work instructions.
• Participate in long-range planning for instrumentation and electrical needs.
• Install and calibrate instrumentation (temp, analyzer, flow, pressure, etc.).
• Test and commission control valves, controllers, PLC components, DCS components.
• Test electrical systems for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct loop checks between field instruments and control systems.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions.
• Repair or replace faulty electrical components; maintain records and drawings.
• Maintain proficiency with diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Read electrical drawings

PLC/DCS maintenance

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Crosby, Texas – ALTIVIA Oxide Chemicals

Job Summary

The I & E Lead is responsible for leading, coordinating, and participating in the installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of instrumentation, electrical, and electronic equipment throughout the facility. This position provides day-to-day leadership to I&E personnel while ensuring plant systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and transferred to operations in accordance with company standards, specifications, and safety requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, training, direction, and oversight to assigned personnel performing instrumentation and electrical maintenance activities.
• Verify the quality and accuracy of work performed by assigned staff and ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, standards, and safe work practices.
• Coach and support employee development and performance improvement in alignment with management objectives.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, cabinet layouts, instrumentation location diagrams, loop sheets, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Install, commission, and maintain electrical equipment, motors, instrumentation, PLC systems, and DCS equipment.
• Review and prepare drawings and specifications for contract work and inspect completed work for compliance with established requirements.
• Develop, review, and update maintenance procedures, schedules, and written work instructions.
• Participate in long-range planning and assessment of future instrumentation and electrical maintenance needs.
• Install and perform calibrations on instrumentation, including temperature, analyzer, flow, pressure, differential pressure, and level devices.
• Install, calibrate, test, and commission control valves, XV valves, controllers, PLC components, and DCS components.
• Test electrical systems and components to verify functionality, safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct loop checks between field instruments and control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Repair or replace faulty electrical components, including lighting, switches, outlets, circuit breakers, and other related equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, inspection reports, installation records, and as-built drawings.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of electrical and instrumentation tools and equipment, including multimeters, field communicators, and related diagnostic equipment.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training in industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of journey-level electrical and instrumentation experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Prior experience leading work crews, directing daily activities, and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, process controls, and related equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, DCS systems, motor control systems, and associated instrumentation preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, operating instructions, and company policies.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and promoting safe work practices throughout the facility.