Instrument & Electrical Reliability Engineer

GAS GLOBAL SERVICES; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GAS Energy Staffing LLC seeks an experienced Instrument & Electrical Reliability Engineer to work onsite in Big Spring, TX. You will drive reliability strategies for plant instrumentation and electrical systems and lead RCFA activities to prevent failures.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in I&E reliability, strong control systems knowledge, and CMMS experience. Onsite, full-time contract work in a heavy industrial setting with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of I&E reliability engineering experience, preferably in refining, petrochemicals, midstream, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, electrical distribution equipment, and reliability engineering tools.
• Experience with CMMS systems and reliability methodologies (RCFA, FMEA, RCM, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategies for instrumentation and electrical equipment, including predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot complex I&E equipment issues and provide advanced technical guidance to maintenance staff.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Support capital projects by specifying instruments, electrical systems, and reliability requirements.
• Lead or participate in RCFA and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, electrical codes, and industry standards.
• Optimize spare parts strategies, equipment lifecycle plans, and maintenance best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment uptime and plant productivity.

Skills

I&E reliability engineering

Instrumentation & control systems

CMMS & RCFA/RCM

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Instrument & Electrical Reliability Engineer

Job ID: JOB-10047109

Anticipated Start Date: July 27, 2026

Location: Big Spring, TX

Type of Employment: Contract Hire

Employer Info: Our client is an industry leader in engineering applications and industrial safety solutions, creating and enhancing digital solutions through innovative technologies. We bridge the gap between IT and Engineering, bringing a unique combination of domain knowledge and technical acumen to owner-operators in the chemical processing, mining, and renewables industries.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Reliability Engineer with 5–10 years of industry experience to work onsite in Big Spring, TX. In this role, you will serve as a subject‑matter expert for the reliability, performance, and improvement of plant instrumentation and electrical systems. You will collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and highly reliable facility performance.

Job Description

• Develop and implement reliability strategies for instrumentation and electrical equipment, including predictive and preventive maintenance programs
• Troubleshoot complex I&E equipment issues and provide advanced technical guidance to maintenance staff
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Support capital projects by specifying instruments, electrical systems, and reliability requirements
• Lead or participate in Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, electrical codes, and industry standards
• Optimize spare parts strategies, equipment lifecycle plans, and maintenance best practices
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance equipment uptime and plant productivity

Skills Required

• 5–10 years of I&E reliability engineering experience, preferably in refining, petrochemicals, midstream, or heavy industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, electrical distribution equipment, and reliability engineering tools
• Experience with CMMS systems and reliability methodologies (RCFA, FMEA, RCM, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work onsite full‑time in Big Spring, Texas

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.