I&E Reliability Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks a Reliability Instrumentation Engineer to optimize instrumentation and electrical (I&E) systems across Midland plant operations in Texas. You will develop preventive maintenance plans and lead reliability programs to drive improvements.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in I&E maintenance within chemical or refining industries, with hands-on experience in process measurement instruments and CMMS, plus strong analytical and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in I&E maintenance or engineering, ideally within chemical, petrochemical, or refining industries.
• Strong background in predictive and preventive maintenance practices.
• Hands‑on experience with process measurement instruments (flow, pressure, temperature, level, wireless).
• Familiarity with instrument management systems (e.g., Intergraph SI) and CMMS platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support reliability programs focused on instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Develop inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance (ITPM) plans.
• Utilize CMMS, failure analysis, and cost analysis tools to drive data-informed decisions.
• Evaluate equipment performance, recommend upgrades, and prepare lifecycle cost analyses.
• Maintain accurate records for specifications, calibration, validations, and maintenance history.
• Support compliance with relevant standards and safety systems, including SIS and IEC 61511.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and implement improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical writing

Effective communicator

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Intergraph SI

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Reliability Instrumentation Engineer to support and optimize instrumentation and electrical (I&E) systems across plant operations. This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and performance through effective strategy development, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support reliability programs focused on instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Develop inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance (ITPM) plans.
• Utilize CMMS, failure analysis, and cost analysis tools to drive data-informed decisions.
• Evaluate equipment performance, recommend upgrades, and prepare lifecycle cost analyses.
• Maintain accurate records for specifications, calibration, validations, and maintenance history.
• Support compliance with relevant standards and safety systems, including SIS and IEC 61511.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and implement improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in I&E maintenance or engineering, ideally within chemical, petrochemical, or refining industries.
• Strong background in predictive and preventive maintenance practices.
• Hands‑on experience with process measurement instruments (flow, pressure, temperature, level, wireless).
• Familiarity with instrument management systems (e.g., Intergraph SI) and CMMS platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Split between office and plant environments; some exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and perform fieldwork.
• Ability to push/pull and lift up to 25 lbs., and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling as needed.