I&E Reliability Engineer

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc. is seeking an I&E Reliability Engineer in Los Angeles, California. The role includes reviewing engineering design packages, leading troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring equipment lists are maintained. Candidates should have a BSEE and 5+ years of experience in instrumentation engineering.

The role offers a salary of $160K-$190K and relocation assistance. Knowledge of reliability engineering and safety instrumented systems is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an Instrumentation or I/E Engineering position.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and process controls.
• Familiarity with IEC 61511 and functional safety concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on engineering design packages.
• Lead troubleshooting with I/E technicians.
• Assure site’s Critical Equipment Lists are maintained.
• Monitor Site Acceptance Tests and capture improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems

Instrumentation

Reliability engineering methodologies

Experience with PLCs and control systems

Education

BSEE

Tools

Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• The I&E Reliability Engineer will review and provide comments on engineering design packages (issued for approval and construction packages) issued by engineering and capital projects team.
• Team member of FAT and SAT which may be performed at manufacturer or vendor site.
• Provides resolution on improper execution of trips (including spurious) and challenges resolution/corrective actions to prevent re-occurrences and deliver continuous improvement.
• Assist and lead instrumentation troubleshooting with I/E technicians.
• Assess changes by performing and supporting MOCs, validating programming changes prior to implementation, verifying all pertinent documentation changes (e.g. procedures, narratives, PMs) are accurately defined/documented, and supporting training (if required)
• Lead, drive and assure that site’s Critical Equipment Lists are up to date, maintained and documentation kept in accordance with Site procedures, PSM, and ISA requirements.
• Monitor Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), capturing and logging areas of improvement and undocumented actions to achieve successful tests. This activity is a joint responsibility with DCS Engineering Authority and/or Process Control Engineers.
• Perform RCFA following detailed design and troubleshooting guidelines, using investigating techniques for system failures.
• Relocation provided. $160K-$190K

Requirements

• The I&E Reliability Engineer will have a BSEE and 5 + years’ experience in an Instrumentation or I/E Engineering position.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, instrumentation, process controls, and reliability engineering methodologies.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, interlocks, and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Understanding of applicable industry standards including ANSI, ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and NEC.
• Familiarity with IEC 61511, Safety Instrumented Systems, and functional safety concepts preferred.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.