Senior I&C Project Engineer – Refinery Automation

CTS-Complete Technical Services, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS-Complete Technical Services, Inc. seeks a senior instrumentation engineer to lead design for refinery systems, ensuring lifecycle integrity and seamless integration with DCS, PLC, and SIS platforms.

You will own I&C design standards, drive reliability, and coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams across FEL through commissioning phases. This role requires deep expertise in safety systems, PHA/HAZOP/LOPA, and experience with brownfield/greenfield projects in Crude, FCC, and

Qualifications

• 20+ years I&C experience in Refining/Petrochemical.
• Deep expertise in DCS, SIS, PLC systems and integration.

Responsibilities

• Approve I&C engineering designs, standards, and specifications.
• Lead resolution of complex technical/design issues.
• Drive instrument reliability and design standardization.
• Support PHA/HAZOP/LOPA and ensure PSM compliance.
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Lifecycle design

DCS/SIS/PLC integration

HAZOP/LOPA

Project leadership

Tools

DCS

SIS

PLC

FAT/SAT

Job description

CTS-Complete Technical Services, Inc. seeks a senior instrumentation engineer to lead design for refinery systems, ensuring lifecycle integrity and seamless integration with DCS, PLC, and SIS platforms.

You will own I&C design standards, drive reliability, and coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams across FEL through commissioning phases. This role requires deep expertise in safety systems, PHA/HAZOP/LOPA, and experience with brownfield/greenfield projects in Crude, FCC, and