Instrument/Electrical Engineer

INEOS USA LLC; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 120,644 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS USA LLC in Carson, CA is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide tactical support for instrumentation and power systems. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a petrochemical or manufacturing environment.

The position includes responsibilities such as leading troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating on capital projects. A competitive salary range of $120,644 – $165,000 is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in an Instrumentation or I/E Engineering position.
• Formal training in Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical electrical engineering support for instrumentation.
• Lead electrical troubleshooting with technicians.
• Ensure technical integrity of projects and compliance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Reliability methodology

Cost/benefit analysis

Project cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC logic

P&IDs

Programmable safety systems

Job description

Job Summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA – Location: Carson, CA – Job Type: Full‑Time – Grade: 34/35 (commensurate with experience) – Offer Range: $120,644 – $165,000 (commensurate with experience). The Sustainable Maintenance & Engineering team will support Operations, Maintenance and Capital teams, focusing on reliability, instrumentation and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical electrical engineering support to ensure safe and reliable operation of instrumentation and power systems.
• Assist and lead instrumentation & electrical troubleshooting with I/E technicians.
• Actively participate in hazard and risk assessments, resolving process safety management (PSM) issues.
• Review and provide comments on engineering design packages for approval and construction.
• Ensure technical integrity of projects, complying with scope and specifications.
• Direct maintenance and improvement efforts for power distribution (< 69 KV), switching, MCCs, VFDs, motors, UPS, and grounding systems.
• Ensure PM compliance of electrical distribution equipment, reviewing PM data and maintaining KPIs from the data.
• Maintain equipment care plans for AC/DC motors, junction boxes, cabinets, cables and instrumented input/output devices.
• Design and specify instrumentation and field analyzers, both analog and digital, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic or mechanical.
• Coordinate high‑voltage work and monitor transformer and substation performance.
• Interface with operations, I/E technicians and external partners on non‑routine activities.
• Manage small in‑house I/E projects, performing MOCs, validating programming changes and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Lead and assure site Critical Equipment Lists are current and documented per PSM and ISA requirements.
• Create and update documentation and CAD drawings including single‑line and schematic diagrams.
• Perform RCFA following design and troubleshooting guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum seven years of experience in an Instrumentation or I/E Engineering position at a petrochemical or manufacturing plant.
• Formal training in Safety Instrumented Systems (IEC 61511, ANSI/ISA 84.00.01–2004, API RP 14C, NFPA85).
• Certification a plus; formal training in NFPA70E, Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) a plus.
• Strong I/E engineering skills with reliability methodology and plant‑level experience.
• Knowledge of P&IDs, PFDs, instrumentation loop drawings, PLC logic and programmable safety systems.
• Experience with capital projects, project cost control and multi‑disciplinary collaboration.
• Self‑starter with strong organization and prioritization abilities; effective communicator at all levels.
• Knowledge of polypropylene manufacturing and process control preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, cost/benefit analysis and budgeting experience.
• Ability to lead, influence others and foster teamwork.