Lead Instrumentation Engineer – DCS/PLC & SIS

Sasol Limited; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to support Discipline Engineering and Project Delivery across the Americas. You will own instrumentation and controls aspects in ongoing operations, capital projects, and turnarounds.

Key responsibilities include designing and reviewing instrument data sheets, wiring, DCS configurations (Emerson DeltaV preferred), PLC concepts (Allen Bradley), and compliance with ISA/IEC safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; PE license preferred.
• 8+ years of instrumentation engineering experience in petrochemical or refining industries.
• Experience with DCS and PLC systems (DeltaV, ABB, Allen-Bradley).

Responsibilities

• Investigate instrumentation issues and determine corrective actions.
• Size, specify, and review instrumentation for process variables (flow, pressure, level, temperature).
• Develop instrument datasheets, installation details, and review vendor data sheets.
• Lead instrument discipline in FEED/detailed design and CAPEX projects.
• Support SIS design activities per IEC 61511/ISA 84 and participate in PHA/HAZOP reviews.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering

DCS DeltaV

ABB PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

ISA 84 / IEC 61511

P&ID review

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

ABB instrumentation

SAP or similar

Job description

Sasol in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to support Discipline Engineering and Project Delivery across the Americas. You will own instrumentation and controls aspects in ongoing operations, capital projects, and turnarounds.

Key responsibilities include designing and reviewing instrument data sheets, wiring, DCS configurations (Emerson DeltaV preferred), PLC concepts (Allen Bradley), and compliance with ISA/IEC safety standards.