I&E Manager - Austin, Texas and Surrounding Areas

Reliant Holdings Ltd; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Holdings is seeking an I&E Manager - Processing Division to lead electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include setting division standards, driving reliability improvements, and supporting capital projects with technical leadership.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with Plant Managers, M&D, EHS, and engineering teams. Remote work may be possible with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or instrumentation engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial electrical, instrumentation, controls, or automation environments.
• 5+ years of leadership across multiple facilities or complex operations.
• Experience in industrial gas, chemical processing, cryogenic operations, petrochemical, manufacturing, energy, or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety and operational excellence across Processing Division facilities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, NFPA 70E, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
• Provide leadership for electrical safety programs (LOTO, arc flash, energized work permitting).
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives where applicable.
• Support facilities with troubleshooting, programming modifications, upgrades, and system optimization projects.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA systems

Process instrumentation

Electrical distribution

VFDs and motor controls

Reliability-centered maintenance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The I&E Manager - Processing Division provides strategic leadership, technical expertise, and functional oversight for all instrumentation, electrical, automation, and control systems across multiple liquid CO₂ and dry ice production facilities. This position is responsible for establishing division-wide standards, improving reliability and asset performance, supporting capital projects, developing technical talent, and ensuring safe and compliant operation of electrical and control systems throughout the Processing Division. The I&E Manager partners with Plant Managers, Maintenance Managers, Operations Leaders, Engineering, and EHS personnel to drive operational excellence, standardize best practices, reduce equipment downtime, and support sustainable growth across the organization's processing facilities. Position may be performed remotely along with travel when required.

JOB DUTIES:

Essential Functions:

• Promote a culture of safety and operational excellence throughout all Processing Division facilities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, NFPA 70E, environmental regulations, and company safety standards.
• Provide leadership for electrical safety programs, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash mitigation, energized work permitting, and safe work practices.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives where applicable.
• Support facilities with troubleshooting, programming modifications, upgrades, and system optimization projects.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assume other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as requested.
• Adhere to company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant industrial experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial electrical, instrumentation, controls, or automation environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience supporting multiple facilities or complex industrial operations.
• Experience in industrial gas, chemical processing, cryogenic operations, petrochemical, manufacturing, energy, or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated success in reliability improvement, capital project management, and technical leadership.

Other Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of:
• Allen-Bradley or equivalent PLC platforms
• Allen-Bradley HMI/SCADA systems or equivalent
• Process instrumentation and analyzers
• Control valves and final control elements
• Electrical distribution systems
• VFDs and motor controls
• Reliability-centered maintenance

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The position offers primarily remote work, however travel may be required to the Company's corporate offices and other facilities.
• The noise level in the primary work environment is usually moderate i.e., business office with computer printer, and light traffic.
• Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

As part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Reliant Holdings will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants to submit to a criminal history check and those tentatively selected for a position to submit to screening for alcohol and illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job. In addition, applicants may be screened for ability to perform essential functions of some positions.