Senior Instrumentation & Electrical Reliability Engineer

Trecora LLC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trecora LLC seeks an Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer to drive reliability of unit instrumentation and low voltage electrical systems. You will identify improvements to reduce losses and align with site reliability targets, while supporting MOC and RCA processes across projects and audits.

The role emphasizes long-term reliability strategy, training, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years experience in petrochemical, refining, or related industrial manufacturing setting supporting maintenance and/or reliability.
• Strong technical background in instrumentation and low voltage electrical systems and reliability engineering principles.
• Knowledge of instruments and low voltage equipment used in process measurement/monitoring and control (DCS, sensors, transmitters, control valves, motor controls).
• Experience with RCA, FMEA, RC M, predictive maintenance techniques, and SIS management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure instrumentation and electrical systems reliability and alignment with site targets.
• Support MOC process including reliability approval for designs and changes.
• Lead reliability investigations for significant instrument/electrical failures using RCA and corrective actions.
• Participate in PHA, ISO 9000 audits, and site/corporate audits.
• Develop action plans to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Provide oversight for instrument and electrical care plan development and PM programs.
• Review engineering projects with OEMs and project teams on instrumentation and equipment selection.

Skills

Instrumentation and electrical systems

Reliability engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Safety

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

DCS

Emerson

Honeywell

DeltaV

Job description

Trecora LLC seeks an Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer to drive reliability of unit instrumentation and low voltage electrical systems. You will identify improvements to reduce losses and align with site reliability targets, while supporting MOC and RCA processes across projects and audits.

The role emphasizes long-term reliability strategy, training, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime.