Instrumentation Lead

Koch; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision care

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave and adoption

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks an Instrumentation Lead to guide instrumentation scope from early development to commissioning on EPC projects in the energy sector. You will own instrument specification, procurement, and documentation in SPI, coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time execution.

The role requires an engineering or technology degree and EPC experience in refinery/chemical/power/midstream industries, with

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in an engineering or technology discipline.
• Experience with EPC project flow in refinery, chemical, power plant or midstream industries.
• Working knowledge of API, PIP, ASME, ISA codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation scope from development through commissioning and turnover.
• Develop, review, and markup P&IDs, ensuring SPI documentation accuracy.
• Own instrumentation specification, selection, and procurement including valves, regulators, and metering devices.
• Coordinate with vendors and procurement to obtain quotes, perform bid evaluations, and issue POs.
• Review equipment packages and installation requirements for constructability and compliance.
• Collaborate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams to remove barriers.
• Maintain Instrument Indexes, Datasheets, and SPI databases to project standards.
• Support construction and commissioning by resolving technical issues and ensuring readiness.
• Build client and vendor relationships through proactive communication and value delivery.
• Develop team capability through coaching and process improvements.

Education

Associate's degree or higher in an engineering or technology discipline

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

Fisher valve sizing software

Job description

Instrumentation Lead

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Instrumentation Lead to join their team. The role is responsible for leading and managing the specification and procurement of all instrumentation in an EPC project, from early development phase to commissioning and turnover. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with customer interaction, detailed design to construction and has previously worked in SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI). This role will not only be the point person on a project for Instrumentation, but will also participate in instrumentation specification and design.

Location and Visa

This role will sit at our headquarters in Katy, TX Monday - Friday.

This role is not open to Visa sponsorship.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm executing on complex energy and infrastructure projects across North America. Their focus and expertise is in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. OPD is known for technical excellence, disciplined project execution, and a culture that empowers engineers to take ownership and create long-term value.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Instrumentation scope throughout the project lifecycle, from project development through commissioning and turnover, ensuring safe and timely project execution.
• Develop, review, and markup P&IDs to ensure compliance with company, client, ISA, and applicable industry standards while maintaining accurate project documentation within SPI.
• Own the specification, selection and procurement of instrumentation, including control valves, regulators, flowmeters, and pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement devices.
• Collaborate with vendors and procurement teams to obtain quotations, perform technical bid evaluations, issue purchase orders, and ensure instrumentation is delivered to support project and field installation schedules.
• Review equipment packages and instrument installation requirements to ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and constructability needs.
• Coordinate effectively with Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams to remove barriers and achieve project objectives.
• Ensure maintenance of accurate and timely Instrument Indexes, Datasheets, Instrument Project Plans and Trackers, and SPI databases in accordance with departmental and project standards.
• Support construction and commissioning activities by resolving technical issues and ensuring instrumentation readiness.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders through proactive communication and a commitment to delivering value.
• Develop team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of work processes and standards.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associate's degree or higher in an engineering or technology discipline
• Experience with EPC project flow in refinery, chemical, power plant or midstream industries
• Working knowledge of Codes and Standards such as API, PIP, ASME, ISA, etc.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) software
• Experience with Fisher control valve sizing software
• Professional Engineering license

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication, and direct‑hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in‑house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.