Senior Instrumentation Engineer – Controls & SIS

Sasol; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to support the Americas with instrumentation and controls discipline across operations, capital projects, and turnarounds. You will own technical changes, review datasheets, and ensure compliance with ISA and IEC standards.

Responsibilities include instrument sizing, DCS/PLC design, SIS considerations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable facilities. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 8+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; PE license preferred.
• 8+ years experience in PSM regulated petrochemical or refining industries.
• Experience in instrumentation design, control systems, and SIS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Investigate instrumentation issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Size and specify instrumentation for flow, pressure, level, and analytical applications.
• Support design, configuration, and modification of DCS systems (DeltaV) and PLCs (Allen Bradley).
• Lead or participate in PHA/HAZOP reviews and ensure ISA, IEC, NEC, API compliance.
• Define basis of design for instrumentation in FEL and review P&IDs for completeness.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Initiative and independent work

Instrumentation engineering knowledge

Stage-gate processes

Influence leadership

SIS/IEC61511 awareness

SAP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering License preferred

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

ABB systems

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SAP

Job description

Sasol is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to support the Americas with instrumentation and controls discipline across operations, capital projects, and turnarounds. You will own technical changes, review datasheets, and ensure compliance with ISA and IEC standards.

Responsibilities include instrument sizing, DCS/PLC design, SIS considerations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable facilities. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 8+ years of experience are expected.