Instrument & Electrical Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INVISTA, an operating site in Orange, TX, seeks an Instrument & Electrical Engineer to enhance reliability and performance of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical assets across manufacturing operations.

You will lead instrumentation reliability programs, collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, and drive modernization through smart instrumentation and SIS/PSM strategies. This role emphasizes data-driven decisions and safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code, ISA, OSHA, PIP, NFPA, API, IEEE, IEC 61511 and other applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support for instrumentation, mechanical integrity, and reliability programs.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, turnaround, and project teams to improve reliability and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Apply engineering expertise across instrumentation and control systems including DCS, PLCs, analyzers, transducers, valves, wireless technologies, and field instrumentation.
• Drive modernization initiatives by upgrading legacy instrumentation systems and implementing smart instrumentation, monitoring, and diagnostic technologies.
• Develop and maintain strategies for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Functional Safety, Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental, and regulatory instrumentation systems.
• Support capital projects through development of specifications, drawing reviews, vendor engagement, safety reviews, reliability improvements, and commissioning activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and reliability improvement efforts to identify and eliminate recurring instrument failures and bad actor equipment.
• Develop technical documentation, management of change (MOC) deliverables, calibration requirements, alarm settings, and interlock testing procedures.
• Trend equipment performance and reliability metrics to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Reliability

Root cause analysis

DCS

PLCs

Analyzers

Transducers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

DCS/PLC systems

Job description

Our INVISTA site in Orange, TX is currently seeking an Instrument & Electrical Engineer. As an Instrument & Electrical Reliability Engineer, you will improve the reliability and performance of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical assets within our manufacturing operations. This role offers the opportunity to create value through technical problem-solving, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Our Team

Our Instrument & Electrical Reliability team partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability organizations to improve asset performance, strengthen reliability programs, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations. In this role, you will collaborate with site-based teams while also working closely with a broader network of instrument, electrical, and machinery subject matter experts across the organization. The team shares knowledge, solves complex technical challenges, and helps deliver reliability improvements across multiple manufacturing sites.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical leadership and support for the site's instrumentation, mechanical integrity, and reliability programs.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, turnaround, and project teams to improve reliability, troubleshoot equipment issues, and develop long-term asset strategies.
• Apply engineering expertise across instrumentation and control systems including DCS, PLCs, analyzers, transducers, valves, wireless technologies, and field instrumentation.
• Drive modernization initiatives by upgrading legacy instrumentation systems and implementing smart instrumentation, monitoring, and diagnostic technologies.
• Develop and maintain strategies for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Functional Safety, Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental, and regulatory instrumentation systems.
• Support capital projects through development of specifications, drawing reviews, vendor engagement, safety reviews, reliability improvements, and commissioning activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and reliability improvement efforts to identify and eliminate recurring instrument failures and bad actor equipment.
• Develop technical documentation, management of change (MOC) deliverables, calibration requirements, alarm settings, and interlock testing procedures.
• Trend equipment performance and reliability metrics to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement across the site.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Related Discipline
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code, ISA, OSHA, PIP, NFPA, API, IEEE, IEC 61511 and other applicable standards.
• Three (3) or more years of experience supporting instrumentation, electrical equipment, reliability, maintenance, or mechanical integrity programs in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience leading root cause analyses, troubleshooting efforts, and reliability improvement projects for instrumentation and electrical systems.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Eight (8) or more years of relevant industrial reliability or maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting critical instrumentation and control systems
• Experience interpreting and applying engineering design standards and PSM requirements
• Experience applying statistical tools to identify "Bad Actor" equipment (i.e.: Reliability Modeling, Root Cause Analysis, RCA)
• Functional Safety Certification or ability to obtain certification within one year

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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Who We Are

INVISTA is a global manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging, carpet and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market. A subsidiary of Koch Industries since 2004, INVISTA is committed to innovation and responsibly creating more value for its customers and society while consuming fewer resources to make these products. See the bigger picture at INVISTA.com.

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