Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

SI Group; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA contribution

Annual physical incentive

Life insurance

Disability plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

SI Group is seeking a Lead I&E Engineer to provide technical support for capital projects and plant improvements across multiple disciplines. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, quality, and maintaining critical instrument PMs in SAP, SOPs, and instrument sheets.

You will own the functional safety program on site and collaborate with maintenance to drive continual improvements. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering with 10+ years in instrumentation or electrical engineering within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Advanced business, management, or engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering experience in Process Industry.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safety knowledge (OSHA PSM).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering troubleshooting and plant improvements.
• Act as SME in electrical & instrumentation discipline.
• Support incidents investigations, PHAs, MOCs, and process improvements.
• Lead safety compliance and safe work practices.
• Own and improve the functional safety program (PMs in SAP, SOPs, critical instrument sheets).
• Support capital projects from concept to start-up, including scope, cost, schedule, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS-Excel

MS-Word

Database skills

Job description

Job Description

As the Lead I&E Engineer, reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible to execute and provide technical support for projects with scopes that impact significant plant areas, intertwined with multiple technical disciplines. These include Capital Projects and Plant Improvements/initiatives. Additionally, you will provide I&E technical support to all areas of the plant, striking for continual improvements in plant safety, efficiency, and quality. You will also own the functional safety program when it comes to creation of/maintaining critical instrument PM’s in SAP, critical instrument operating procedures, and critical instrument sheet.

How You Will Make an Impact

Plant I&E Support

• Provide engineering support for day-to-day troubleshooting and plant improvements throughout the plant.
• Provide plant support as a subject matter expert in electrical & instrumentation discipline.
• Provide technical support to site incident investigations, PHA’s, MOC’s, Kaisen Events, process improvement initiatives, and equipment improvement initiatives as required.
• In all support work, promote and ensure compliance with safety standards and safe work practices.
• Subject matter expert in the functional safety program on site (PM generation)

Capital Project – I&E Support

• Support Capital projects as assigned. I&E focused areas in project execution will encompass all phases, from conception to close-out, including Scope Development, Cost Estimation, Justification and CAR, Schedule Development and Maintenance, Engineering & Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-up.
• Ensure that all affected Operating Groups are involved in all phases of a project, particularly in the critical Scope Development phase. Provide clear and timely communication to affected parties on project status, progress, and issues.
• Ensure that safety considerations are properly addressed and resolved through Safety Review meetings and PHA/MOC’s as appropriate.
• Ensure that environmental concerns are addressed and resolved.
• Ensure that project execution meets or exceeds industry and company technical standards.
• Ensure close adherence to project budget and schedule and communicate issues promptly.
• Ensure that all Project Close-out items are properly completed, including Training, Preventive Maintenance Implementation, and Project Documentation.

Engineering Department Support

• As a subject matter expert, lead the maintenance and continual improvement of department standards and practices.
• Review and maintain Engineering Department procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Provide support for developing and maintaining department priorities and resource allocation.
• Effectively lead and motivate multifunctional teams engaging people acting as a role model.
• Responsible Care Management System (RC14001) Responsibilities and Authority
• Practice Responsible Care through active participation in the Responsible Care Management System and adhere to the Guiding Principles of Responsible Care.

Creating Extraordinary Starts With

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required. Advanced business, management, or engineering degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering experience in Process Industry
• Strong MS-Excel, MS-Word and database skills
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM standards
• Strong Troubleshooting Skills

What We Value

• Physical Health benefits including competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages, company contribution to Health Savings Account, cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement
• Financial Wellness opportunities including company paid life insurance and disability plans, 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match, and certified Financial Planning & Investment services
• Mental Health benefits including generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and much more!

About Us

Essential Solutions with Extraordinary Results

SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Our solutions are essential to many diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results. We drive value by enhancing the quality, performance, and durability of countless items we use every day. We are on a journey to captivate our customers at every level. Whether that means expanding our capabilities, global reach, or providing new innovations and technologies that create value. Our approach is customized to exceed customer needs and deliver superior performance.