Senior Engineer (Instrument)

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH is looking for a Sr. Engineer (Instrument) to join their dynamic Maintenance Team at the Port Arthur platform in Texas. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering along with at least 3 years of experience in instrument engineering within a petrochemical environment. Key responsibilities include leading troubleshooting efforts, developing documentation for safety compliance, and supporting large capital projects, all within a vibrant refining community close to Houston.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive instrument engineering experience in a petrochemical facility.
• This position requires daily interface with many disciplines.
• On call 24/7 with extended work hours during turn-arounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and troubleshoot plant instrumentation issues.
• Develop Management of Change documentation for OSHA compliance.
• Support large capital projects for instrument systems design.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of ISA, ANSI, NEC

Microsoft Office proficiency

Familiarity with INTOOLS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Dominio Maintenance / Inspection / Technology

Join our dynamic US Refining & Chemicals Maintenance Team as a Sr. Engineer (Instrument) at our Port Arthur Platform! Read on for more, and don’t hesitate to apply today!

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of progressive instrument engineering experience in a petrochemical facility
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in ISA, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and OSHA 1910 standards as they apply to electrical equipment and safe work practices
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• This position requires daily interface with many disciplines within the refinery, with special emphasis on the ability to successfully communicate technical issues to non-Instrument personnel to assist them in making sound and safe decisions
• On call 24/7
• Extended work hours/schedules sometimes required during turn‑around or project activities
• Ability to lead by example, logical problem‑solving skills, works well in team environment, able to manage multiple/changing priorities
• Familiarity with INTOOLS
• Identify and eliminate “bad actor” instrument installations to reduce cost and improve production
• Develop and issue Management of Change documentation required to satisfy OSHA PSM 29‑CFR‑1910
• Investigate equipment failures and issue change recommendations to eliminate further occurrences
• Develop and issue installed cost estimates for instrumentation improvement projects so that equipment owners can make informed decisions
• Review, research and recommend instrumentation projects necessary to maintain instrumentation reliability on the process units
• Oversee (Support Large Capital Projects in) the design, selection, configuration, maintenance and documentation for Instrument systems at the Platform
• Assist plant maintenance groups daily in troubleshooting and repair for plant Instrumentation and provide training for said equipment. Monitor and revise instrument repair procedures that are not “best in practice”
• Provide instrument engineering services, or guidance for refinery capital, expense, and during turn‑around activities projects to ensure refinery standards are met (PARES)
• Serve as instrument engineer for process hazard analysis (PHA) and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Meetings

Located in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, Port Arthur is one of TotalEnergies’ biggest refining and petrochemicals platforms, employing nearly 650 TotalEnergies employees. It is the largest TotalEnergies facility in the United States.

The city of Port Arthur is located on the shores of Sabine Lake with wetlands and Gulf beaches at its southern tip. There’s a strong sense of community and true southern hospitality. For adventure further afield, the Cajun culture of Louisiana is at your doorstep, and being not far from Houston, both local and international travel is only a stone’s throw away.