Instrument Engineer

CVR Energy, Inc.; Wynnewood (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Wynnewood, Oklahoma is looking for an Instrumentation Engineer to provide technical support and design specifications for refining processes. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 2+ years of industrial experience. The role requires effective communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. This position is vital for enhancing instrument reliability and contributing to safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related industrial experience preferred.
• Practical knowledge of instrumentation and analytical systems.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for equipment specification and installation.
• Offer ongoing technical support to operations and maintenance.
• Lead plantwide Instrument Bad Actor Program.
• Prepare and modify instrument drawings, data sheets, I/O wiring diagrams, P&IDs, specifications, calculations.
• Provide quality control and design reviews of projects involving instrumentation to standards.
• Evaluate and cost estimate for project AFEs; oversee instrument projects.

Skills

Technical understanding of refining processes

Effective communication skills

Problem solving and critical thinking

Customer service orientation

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation or Control Systems Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Instrumentation Engineering

Bachelor's in Control Systems Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Provide Instrumentation Engineering functions for the Reliability Engineering team. Utilizes sound judgment in the development and management of engineered specifications and selections for a variety of applications. Should be able to multi-task within multiple project requirements at once.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation or Control Systems Engineering required.

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years related industrial experience preferred
• Practical knowledge of instrumentation and analytical systems
• Technical understanding of refining processes, preferred
• Effective communication skills; verbal and written
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong orientation to customer service
• Fluent in English, oral and written required
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs

Major Accountabilities

• Provide technical expertise for the specification, design, purchase, installation and commissioning of instrument, electronic and pneumatic instrumentation, field instrumentation, analyzers and emergency shutdown systems
• Provide ongoing technical support to operations and maintenance departments on instrumentation problems
• Lead and manage the plantwide Instrument Bad Actor Program to enhance overall instrument reliability
• Preparation and modification of instrument drawings, data sheets, I/O wiring diagrams, P&IDs, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs
• Provide quality control and design reviews of new projects that involve instrumentation to drive refinery best practices and preferred supplier selections to engineering standards and practices
• Evaluates, designs, specifies and makes cost estimates, to prepare and submit project AFEs
• Oversees varying complexity of instrument projects
• Technical ownership of plants instrumentation specification sheet database
• Fosters an atmosphere for personal achievement and teamwork both within and outside the Department
• Champion new, innovative and visionary technologies that are cost effective and value driven to meet the competitive needs of the Refinery
• Drive instrument reliability and value-addition in all aspects of equipment lifecycle
• Participates in cross functional area reliability teams
• Assists with development of PM, PDM, and CBM policies and procedures
• Research and monitor upcoming technology changes to improve future strategies within the Refinery
• Regularly communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns and questions
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals

Expected Results

• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, Reliability and Operating Excellence
• Consistently work to improve instrument reliability through projects and proper communications with the maintenance, operations, technical services and capital projects
• Take technical ownership for Smart Plant Instrumentation. Maintain accurate and up to date in compliance with company standards and procedures
• Preparation and modification of instrument drawings, data sheets, I/O wiring diagrams, P&IDs, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs
• Assist in training Instrument Specialists and Technicians to broaden knowledge and experience
• Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors, and support sustainable reliability
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas. CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.