Senior Instrumentation Lead, EPC Projects

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Infertility assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Instrumentation Lead to join their Katy, TX headquarters team. The role focuses on leading instrumentation specification and procurement for EPC projects, leveraging SPI expertise and strong vendor collaboration.

You will manage P&IDs, SPI data, and instrument packages from development through turnover, while coordinating with process, mechanical, civil, electrical, and procurement teams to ensure on-time, safe

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in an engineering or technology discipline.
• Experience with EPC project flow in refinery, chemical, power plant or midstream industries.
• Working knowledge of Codes and Standards such as API, PIP, ASME, ISA, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Instrumentation scope throughout the project lifecycle, from project development through commissioning and turnover, ensuring safe and timely project execution.
• Develop, review, and markup P&IDs to ensure compliance with company, client, ISA, and applicable industry standards while maintaining accurate project documentation within SPI.
• Own the specification, selection and procurement of instrumentation, including control valves, regulators, flowmeters, and pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement devices.
• Collaborate with vendors and procurement teams to obtain quotations, perform technical bid evaluations, issue purchase orders, and ensure instrumentation is delivered to support project and field installation schedules.
• Review equipment packages and instrument installation requirements to ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and constructability needs.
• Coordinate effectively with Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams to remove barriers and achieve project objectives.
• Ensure maintenance of accurate and timely Instrument Indexes, Datasheets, Instrument Project Plans and Trackers, and SPI databases in accordance with departmental and project standards.
• Support construction and commissioning activities by resolving technical issues and ensuring instrumentation readiness.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders through proactive communication and a commitment to delivering value.
• Develop team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of work processes and standards.

Skills

SPI experience

EPC project experience

Vendor coordination

ISA standards knowledge

Team coaching

Education

Engineering degree or higher

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

Fisher valve sizing software

Job description

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Instrumentation Lead to join their Katy, TX headquarters team. The role focuses on leading instrumentation specification and procurement for EPC projects, leveraging SPI expertise and strong vendor collaboration.

You will manage P&IDs, SPI data, and instrument packages from development through turnover, while coordinating with process, mechanical, civil, electrical, and procurement teams to ensure on-time, safe