Senior I&E Reliability Engineer - Remote, 50% Travel

Chemtrade; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemtrade is seeking a Sr I&E Reliability Engineer to oversee electrical and instrumentation reliability across North American facilities. The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, process safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to lead capital projects and collaborate with maintenance teams.

The candidate will apply IEC61511, alarm management, and HMI design best practices while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and standards. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering & maintenance, preferably in chemical/industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through reliability initiatives.
• Conduct root-cause investigations to resolve issues affecting reliability.
• Support plant turnarounds with planning and on-site presence.
• Lead process control and automation upgrades to maintain DCS equipment.
• Develop and revise procedures for inspection, repair, and maintenance.

Skills

OEE optimization

Root cause analysis

Electrical systems

PLC

SCADA

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Control System design

Job description

Chemtrade is seeking a Sr I&E Reliability Engineer to oversee electrical and instrumentation reliability across North American facilities. The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, process safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to lead capital projects and collaborate with maintenance teams.

The candidate will apply IEC61511, alarm management, and HMI design best practices while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and standards. Travel up to 50% is required.