Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Brunel
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Job summary
Brunel is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Specialist for an on-site, long-term contract in Baton Rouge. The role requires 10+ years in instrumentation and process automation within industrial settings such as petrochemical or refining, with strong I&C knowledge and leadership capabilities.
The specialist will troubleshoot complex systems, guide maintenance and project activities, review drawings, and coordinate with engineers and contractors to ensure safe, compliant execution of
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in instrumentation, process automation, electrical/instrumentation & controls, or related fields.
- Experience in manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, refinery, oil & gas, or similar industrial facility environments.
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
- Experience with PLC, DCS, analyzers, loop testing, and calibration.
- Knowledge of LOTO procedures, SSHE requirements, codes, and standards.
- Experience working with engineering and construction contractors.
- Must be local to Baton Rouge area.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise for instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, and related I&C equipment.
- Support maintenance and operations teams with complex troubleshooting and technical issues.
- Make field decisions regarding electrical, instrumentation, and controls construction requirements.
- Confirm compliance with safety, LOTO, codes, standards and design requirements.
- Support and/or supervise PLC and DCS network installation, loop testing, and calibration activities.
- Coordinate between site engineering, home-office engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction contractors.
- Review detailed engineering and construction drawings for constructability.
- Coordinate construction sequences between on-site contractors.
- Review contractor plans, equipment requirements, and cycle times.
- Participate in maintenance design reviews, constructability reviews, turnarounds, and project activities.
- Support maintenance planning, scheduling, and management activities.
- Identify field conditions and remediation steps as needed.
- Monitor project budgets and schedules, assist with change orders.
- Promote cross-team collaboration and influence decisions without direct authority.
- Maintain focus on SSHE requirements.
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Job description
Brunel is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Specialist for an on-site, long-term contract in Baton Rouge. The role requires 10+ years in instrumentation and process automation within industrial settings such as petrochemical or refining, with strong I&C knowledge and leadership capabilities.
The specialist will troubleshoot complex systems, guide maintenance and project activities, review drawings, and coordinate with engineers and contractors to ensure safe, compliant execution of
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