Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Oil & Gas

NES Fircroft

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

NES Fircroft in Houston, TX, seeks a seasoned IC&E/Instrumentation & Electrical engineer to support Midland Basin field teams. You will review P&IDs, markups, perform MOC routing, and help ensure safe, compliant IC&E operations across onshore facilities.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, instrument and motor control systems upgrades, safety compliance, and coordination with facilities, machinery, and maintenance personnel to meet project goals.

Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of discipline design standards and safety criteria (ISA, NEC, API RP 551).
Ability to read and review P&IDs and electrical drawings; one-line diagrams, panel wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

Support field IC&E tasks for Midland Basin instrumentation and electrical systems.
Spec instrumentation and electrical equipment for onshore facilities.
Oversee IC&E equipment installation and safety/regulatory compliance.
Participate in risk assessments, HAZOPs, and incident investigations.
Provide operations support for changes, repairs, and plant equipment.
Troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, and control system issues.
Assist brownfield/greenfield projects with IC&E deliverables (diagrams, wiring, controls narratives).