Senior Instrumentation Engineer – Petrochemical Plant

Burrow Global; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burrow Global is seeking two instrumentation engineers for a long-term in-plant assignment at a petrochemical plant in Deer Park, TX. The role focuses on design, implementation, commissioning and maintenance of instrumentation systems to monitor and control chemical processes.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in engineering and 7+ years in instrumentation and control in petrochemical/oil & gas/refining. TWIC card required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of instrumentation and control experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, or refining.
• Experience with capital projects, plant commissioning, or operations.
• Active TWIC Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and select instrumentation and control hardware for petrochemical processes.
• Develop and maintain process control philosophies, instrumentation standards, tagging conventions, datasheets, and instrument index standards.
• Create and review instrument specifications, datasheets, installation drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, instrument lists, and calibration procedures.
• Perform instrument sizing and control valve calculations for flow, pressure, temperature, and performance.
• Participate in HAZOP/HAZID and ensure instrumentation integrity for safety-critical systems (SIS, ESD, F&G).
• Lead instrument design deliverables for new plants and revamps; support FEL and detail design phases.
• Develop and execute FAT/SAT, commissioning test plans, and startup assistance for instrumentation systems.

Skills

Instrumentation

Control systems

P&ID

Hazard analysis

Data management

Project coordination

Process safety

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in instrumentation engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PFD/P&ID software

DeltaV

ABB PLCs

Job description

Burrow Global is seeking two instrumentation engineers for a long-term in-plant assignment at a petrochemical plant in Deer Park, TX. The role focuses on design, implementation, commissioning and maintenance of instrumentation systems to monitor and control chemical processes.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in engineering and 7+ years in instrumentation and control in petrochemical/oil & gas/refining. TWIC card required.