Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Onsite Personnel LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Onsite Personnel LLC seeks an Instrument and Controls Engineer to support the daily operation of an oil refining facility. You will modify and optimize automated control and power systems to meet business needs and ensure high plant availability, collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to maintain safety, quality, and compliance.

This role requires hands-on troubleshooting of instrumentation, PLC logic, and electrical systems up to 480V, along with supervising contractors and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 10+ years I&E experience in chemical/food/pharma manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GE or Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical problems.
• NJ Licensed Electrician preferred.
• ISA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, repair, and troubleshoot field instrumentation and controls systems including plant safety and power systems.
• Install, loop check, maintain and troubleshoot PLC-based process control systems.
• Calibrate, monitor, repair, maintain, label and document field instruments and sensors.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical distribution up to 480VAC.
• Fabricate and install conduit; run power and control wiring per code requirements.
• Select and wire motors from 120V to 480V for various needs.
• Ensure work orders are documented and closed in CMMS.
• Provide on-call support for 24/7 coverage.
• Oversee contractor work to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

I&E experience

PLC familiarity

Analytical ability

Documentation reading

Communication skills

Math proficiency

NJ electrician license

ISA certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Job Summary: Instrument and Controls Engineer: The Instrument and Controls Technician is involved with the successful daily operation of the oil refining facility, and the modification and alteration of the plants automated control and power systems to accommodate business needs and ensure high plant availability. This requires close collaboration with other employees and management staff to ensure safe work and to set or re-set job priorities. Documentation, as required to document changes in plant physical or logic changes, and documentation to meet our goals of safety first, quality work and compliance with our customers’ requirements and concerns.

Qualifications: Instrument and Controls Engineer:

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 10 years I&E (I&C) experience in a chemical, food, pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Familiarity with PLC based controls systems such as GE or Allen Bradley in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical problems related to instrumentation or PLC logic.
• Ability to read and understand company policies and procedures, technical datasheets or literature, P&IDs, electrical drawings (One-line drawings, loop drawings, control circuits, etc)
• Ability to effectively present information either verbally or via written document (e-mail, MS Word/Excel, CMMS, etc) and respond to questions from groups of managers, co-workers, customers, and the general work force.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Preferred: New Jersey Licensed Electrician (or working towards license)
• Preferred: ISA Certification (Certified Control System Technician, Certified Industrial Electrician, Certified Instrument Technician)

Duties & Responsibilities: Instrument and Controls Engineer:

• Monitor, repair, maintain and troubleshoot all field instrumentation, electrical equipment and controls systems including plant safety systems and plant power systems.
• Install, loop check, maintain and troubleshooting process control systems comprised of transmitters, controllers, and valves operating in a PLC system.
• Calibrate, monitor, repair, maintain, label and document all field instruments such as transmitters, controllers, valves, PLCs, plant safety systems, plant power systems, utility systems (HVAC), pH and conductivity meters
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical distribution and protection circuits up to 480VAC.
• Fabricate and install rigid and flexible conduit, and run power and control wiring based on electrical code requirements
• Properly select, install and wire 120V-480V motors, single phase to three phase based on needs
• Strong working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
• Evaluate current instrumentation technology for process equipment and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure all work orders are completed, documented and closed out in the site CMMS system, as per procedure.
• Provide on-call support during assigned weeks to ensure 24/7 coverage
• Provide practical solutions to operations/ controls problems.
• Scope, estimate and execute small capital / maintenance projects along with maintenance manager/ project director/ operations, etc.
• Train other employees considering their needs and company needs.
• Oversee the work by contractors as required on site to ensure safe and quality performance.
• Look for opportunities to help work get done safer, faster and more cost effectively.

Onsite Personnel is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce in an inclusive culture environment. Onsite Personnel does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws