I&E Reliability Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Reliability Instrumentation Engineer to support and optimize I&E systems across plant operations in Texas. The role focuses on reliability, safety, and performance through strategy development, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead reliability programs, develop ITPM plans, utilize CMMS and failure analysis to drive data-informed decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• PE license preferred.
• 3–5 years in I&E maintenance or engineering.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or refining industries preferred.
• Knowledge of instrument management systems and CMMS.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability programs for instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Develop inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance plans.
• Utilize CMMS, failure analysis, and cost analysis tools to drive data-informed decisions.
• Evaluate equipment performance and prepare lifecycle cost analyses.
• Maintain records for specifications, calibration, validations, and maintenance history.
• Support compliance with SIS and IEC 61511 safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

CMMS

Predictive maintenance

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Intergraph SI

CMMS platforms

Microsoft Office

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.