Instrumentation Commissioning Technician

Kent PLC; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent PLC is seeking an Instrument Commissioning Technician/Specialist at their La Porte facility, which plays a crucial role in chemical manufacturing. The position involves project management, client communication, and ensuring project compliance while working closely with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree and relevant experience in the chemical industry, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of I&E experience on control systems.
• Chemical plant experience is required.
• Participated in engineering design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between clients and construction teams.
• Provide expert consultation on package development.
• Lead construction issue resolution and troubleshooting.

Skills

Control systems

Brownfield verification

High-level instrumentation

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location

Category

Date Published

05/06/25

Status

Open

About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us :

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for an Instrument Commissioning Technician/Specialist to be based in La Porte, TX and support the La Porte Complex in La Porte, Texas, is a major manufacturing facility that produces essential chemicals such as ethylene, propylene, and various forms of polyethylene (low-density and linear low-density polyethylene). These chemicals are critical in producing everyday products like bottles, packaging, toys, automotive parts, and coatings. Additionally, the plant is known for producing acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), which are used in food-grade applications and industrial manufacturing, such as paints and adhesives.

The complex is strategically located on the Houston Ship Channel and occupies over 550 acres, contributing significantly to the local economy by providing jobs and purchasing local goods and services. It is also home to a Hyperzone polyethylene plant, which uses advanced technology to enhance the production of high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

This role will be based at both the LYB La Porte and LYB Bayport locations.

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and construction teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout all phases of the project.
• Provide expert consultation on package development to support efficient project planning and execution.
• Lead efforts in construction issue resolution and troubleshooting to maintain project timelines and quality.
• Assist in the development and progression of projects from early planning through execution.
• Coordinate the planning and scheduling of commissioning activities to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Conduct engineering reviews and provide redline feedback to maintain design integrity and compliance.
• Enforce QA/QC standards with a focus on maintaining safety, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Support field coordination efforts across multiple disciplines to ensure project integration and progress.
• Participate in and support 24/7 commissioning and startup operations as needed.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Degreed candidate with 3 to 6 years of I&E experience on control systems & brownfield verification.
• Chemical Plant Experience required.
• Experience with assuming a field intensive position and performing substantial fieldwork.
• Incorporates Brownfield verification from an I&E standpoint.
• Experience in participating/engaging in Engineering Design Reviews.
• Knowledge of Operational Readiness (starts at the beginning of the project, identify every task & effort that are required) & Commissioning Preparedness (overseeing development of test plans, test procedures).
• Experience in high-level instrumentation for majority fieldwork and verification.

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in multiple groups in a team-oriented environment and independently when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Traveling is required as well as between various job sites.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to bring the project to successful completion.
• Ability to work for extended durations, holidays, and weekends when necessary.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and embrace charter values.
• Foster good relationships and team working ethic with sub-contract teams to promote safe working practices and efficiency.
• Experience of working in an integrated team from diverse locations required.
• Some lifting; max 50lbs.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role: Location: La Porte, TX Relocation required: N/A Travel required: Per Project Requirements Contract type: N/A Experience level: 3 to 6 years