Instrumentation Lead

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks an Instrumentation Lead to steer instrumentation scope from development to turnover on EPC projects. The role demands strong customer interaction and SPI experience, with a focus on design-to-construction collaboration.

The position is based at OPD headquarters in Katy, TX, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no visa sponsorship. Strong vendor coordination and ISA/API standards knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in engineering or technology is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Instrumentation scope throughout the project lifecycle, from development through commissioning and turnover.
• Develop, review, and markup P&IDs to ensure compliance with standards while maintaining SPI documentation.
• Own the specification, selection and procurement of instrumentation and devices.
• Collaborate with vendors and procurement to obtain quotations and perform bid evaluations.
• Review equipment packages and installation requirements for constructability and compliance.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams.
• Maintain Instrument Indexes, Datasheets, Project Plans, Trackers, and SPI databases.
• Support construction and commissioning activities by resolving technical issues and ensuring readiness.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop team capability through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Instrumentation

Lead

SPI

ISA standards

API standards

P&IDs

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate's degree or higher in engineering or technology

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

Fisher valve sizing software

Job description

Your Job

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an

Your Job

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.

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

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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.