Senior Production Engineer – Instrument & Controls

Applica; Louisiana; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Full Relocation Package

Medical / Dental / Vision

Holiday entitlement 20-25 days

Annual Bonus up to 20%

Job summary

Applica seeks a Senior Production Engineer – Instrumentation and Controls to join the Integrated Production Excellence Team in Cameron, Louisiana. You will lead metering and measurements management, ensure calibration, and maintain documentation.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process optimization, vendor coordination, and compliance with industry standards. LNG experience is preferred; relocation may be offered; full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control, Process, Chemical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering.
• 5 to 10 years' experience working on instrumentation, measurements and metering with a track record of managing Metering and Measurements Management Systems.
• Oil and Gas experience is required, LNG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a Metering and Measurements Management System for the LNG Facility including calibration and documentation management.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret metering data to identify discrepancies and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to maximize metering efficiency and implement MoC-driven improvements.
• Vendor management to ensure maintenance and repairs of metering equipment and ensure spares and contracts are in place.
• Maintain accurate documentation of metering systems, calibration records, and maintenance logs.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Oil and Gas experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control, Process, Chemical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Production Engineer – Instrumentation & Controls
Location : Cameron, Louisiana
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary : Competitive Salary & Benefits
Client : Major LNG Owner

About the company
Our client are a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, our clients modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

About the role
We are seeking a Senior Production Engineer – Instrumentation and Controls to join the Integrated Production Excellence Team based in Cameron, Louisiana.

Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain a Metering and Measurements Management System for the LNG Facility and deliver the following objectives:

• Ensure all meters and measurements operate to the required design / uncertainty.
• Ensure that the uncertainty of the metering and measurements system is maintained through the meters and measurements Lifecyle:
• All meters are calibrated and inspected on a regular basis.
• All measurements are healthy and operate within design range and uncertainty
• Ensure that all metering and measurements system certification and calibration documentation are properly managed as part of the Company’s Documents Management System
• Ensure that the meters operational and maintenance procedures are documented and fit for purpose
• Measurement Accuracy: Ensure that all metering systems comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure maximum Reliability of the metering and measurements system
• Deliver the Production surveillance and monitoring requirements to support Real time Surveillance and Optimization
• Develop a process to communicate mis-measurements and system changes with key stakeholders

  Data Analysis and Reporting:
  Collect, analyze, and interpret metering data to identify any discrepancies or anomalies. Prepare regular reports on metering and measurements performance and uncertainties for key stakeholders

• Process Optimization:
  Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to maximize metering and measurements efficiency to optimize LNG production. Identify areas for improvement, propose modifications to the metering and measurements system through Management of Change (MoC), and implement solutions to enhance accuracy and reliability.
• Vendor Management:
  Collaborate with equipment vendors and service providers to ensure the timely procurement, maintenance, and repair of metering equipment. Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate contracts as needed.
  Work with Maintenance and Contract & Procurements to ensure that there is a suitable set of spares and contracts with suppliers and manufacturers to maintain a high reliability of the metering system
• Documentation and Recordkeeping:
  Maintain accurate documentation of metering systems, calibration records, maintenance logs, and relevant operational procedures. Ensure records are up-to-date and accessible for audits or reporting purposes.

About you
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control, Process, Chemical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering
• Technical Authority with 5 to 10 years' experience working on instrumentation, measurements and metering with a demonstrated track record of managing Metering and Measurements Management Systems
• Oil and Gas experience is required, withstrong preferenceto LNG, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability in managing internal and external stakeholders

What’s on Offer?

• 6% 401K Match
• Full Relocation Package if required
• Medical / Dental / Vision – Fully Covered by the client (individual and family)
• 20-25 days Holiday
• Annual Bonus Contribution up to 20%