Instrument/Electrical Engineer

INEOS Belgium

United States

On-site

USD 121,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA in Carson, CA is seeking an experienced Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer to join the Maintenance and Engineering Team, driving reliability strategies, leading electrical troubleshooting, and supporting operations and capital projects across the site.

Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years in instrumentation or I/E engineering, petrochemical experience preferred; NFPA/ISA/API knowledge is a plus. The posted salary range is $120,644–$165,000.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an Instrumentation or I/E Engineering position.
Petrochemical/Manufacturing Plant experience is preferred; Safety Instrumented Systems knowledge.
NFPA70E training; ISA/ANSI/ISA 84.00.01-2004 (IEC 61511) knowledge; API RP 14C/556 familiarity; Certification a plus.
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide tactical electrical engineering support to facilitate safe and reliable operation for all instrumentation and power systems.
Lead instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting with I/E technicians.
Review and comment on engineering design packages issued by engineering and capital projects team.
Ensure technical integrity of projects, including compliance with scope, specifications, and accepted engineering practices.
Coordinate high voltage work and monitor transformer/substation performance.
Interface and communicate non-routine activities between operations, I&E craft technicians and Southern California Edison.
Lead small in-house I&E projects, validate programming changes, and update documentation and training.
Maintain Carson site Critical Equipment Lists and documentation per procedures, PSM and ISA requirements.
Oversee larger projects by E&C firms.
Create/update documentation including wiring diagrams and schematics.
Perform RCFA following detailed design and troubleshooting guidelines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation

P&ID knowledge

Safety Instrumented Systems

PLC programming

Hazard & risk assessments

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD drawing

Job description

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Company: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Grade: 34/35 (Grade commensurate with experience)

Offer Range: $120,644 - $165,000 (commensurate with experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Carson, CA

INEOS is a manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty and intermediate chemicals and polymers. INEOS includes 68 manufacturing facilities in 24 countries throughout the world with approximately 18,500 employees. INEOS’ annual turnover is around $60bn making it the 3rd largest chemical company in the world. INEOS is a customer-focused company and our business mission is to be the supplier of choice to our customers. INEOS Olefins and Polymers USA includes the polyethylene and polypropylene plants located on Battleground Road in La Porte, Texas and the Chocolate Bayou Plant in Alvin, Texas; also includes the Carson, California Polypropylene Manufacturing plant and the Hobbs, New Mexico Fractionation Complex.

How the job fits in

The successful candidate who fills this position will work as a member of the Maintenance and Engineering Team, consisting of engineers, specialists, and technicians who report to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager. This role will play a key role in developing both short-term and long-term Reliability strategies for the site, day to day troubleshooting, in addition to providing engineering support to the site Operations, Maintenance, and Capital teams.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Provide tactical electrical engineering support to facilitate the safe and reliable operation for all 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 (scenarios).Review and provide comments on engineering design packages (issued for approval and construction packages) issued by engineering and capital projects team.
Ensure the technical integrity of projects, including compliance with the project scope, job specifications, accepted good engineering practices, and meeting customer requirements.
Direct maintenance, improvements and usage efforts to existing Power distribution (< 69KV), switching, MCCs, VFDs, motors, UPS, and grounding systems.
Ensuring PM compliance of electrical distribution equipment (EDS), reviewing PM data, and creating/maintaining Key Performance Indexes (KPIs) from the PM data
Maintain and manage equipment care plans for the following: AC and DC motors, junction and terminal boxes, cabinets and cabling, instrumented input devices such as switches, transmitters, probes as well as output devices such as control valves and associated components.
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 and communicate non-routine activities between operations, I&E craft technicians and Southern California Edison.
Managing small in-house I&E projects by performing and supporting MOC’s, validating programming changes prior to implementation, verifying all pertinent documentation changes (e.g. procedures, narratives, PM’s) are accurately defined/documented and supporting training (if required)
Lead, drive and assure that Carson site Critical Equipment Lists is up to date, maintained and documentation kept in accordance with Site procedures, PSM and ISA requirements
and oversee larger projects by E&C firms.
Create/Update documentation (computerized databases, oversee CAD drawing activities) including single line and wiring diagrams & schematics.
Perform RCFA following detailed design and troubleshooting guidelines, using investigating techniques for system failures

Skills & Knowledge Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an Instrumentation or I/E Engineering position
Petrochemical/Manufacturing Plant experience is preferred;
Formal training in Safety Instrumented Systems preferred with understanding of IEC 61511, ANSI/ISA 84.00.01-2004 (IEC 61511), API RP 14C and 556, NFPA 85 requirements. Certification is a plus
Formal training in NFPA70E
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) a plus.

MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Strong I/E engineering skills with knowledge of reliability methodology
Plant level experience and understanding of P&IDs, PFDs, instrumentation loop drawings, and logic controller terminology, and Industry Standards (ANSI, NFPA, ISA, IEC, API, NEC, etc.)
Knowledge of programmable electronic safety systems logic solvers and their associated application programming
Design and program control and interlock systems
Size and select instruments and control valves
Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and their associated application programming
Instrument and control system reliability background required
Experience with execution of capital projects and project expense projects observing Site procedures and protocols
Experience working with multiple engineering disciplines, as well as contractors supporting delivery of projects
Must be a self-starter and capable of working on an individual basis and in a team environment
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize work, utilize available resources and deliver quality results on time
Knowledge of polypropylene manufacturing and process control preferred
Strong understanding of cost/benefit economic analysis and budgeting
Ability to generate new ideas from within self and from others
Can implement new and useful concepts effectively
Excellent communication with all levels of the organization and across different groups
Can make timely, effective decisions consistent with business plans and department goals; able to manage change and multiple priorities with input from supervisor
Mutually defines requirements with internal/external customers
Proven track record in problem solving and decision making and exceeding objectives and delivering results
Works and interacts effectively as a team member and acts as mentor to others.
Ability to lead and positively influence others/promote philosophy, win concessions without damaging relationships
Strong demonstrated ability to manage, progress and deliver multiple and competing priorities
Proven commitment and delivery of SHE compliance
Defines personal success in terms of the whole team
Makes timely and effective decisions, including use of good judgment and consideration of proper balance between benefits/risks
Creates strong morale and spirit, feeling of belonging in team, broadly shares both routine and important task

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.