Company:

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Electrical Reliability Engineer

Grade

33-35

Location

Battleground Manufacturing Complex – La Porte, TX

Organizational context and job purpose

Organizational Context:

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 36 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. The INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA business is a major participant in the North American chemical industry, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 9.6 billion pounds of petrochemicals. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), and Carson (Carson, CA), with a corporate office in League City, TX.

The 300-acre INEOS Battleground Manufacturing Complex (BMC) was originally built in 1956 and is located on the Houston ship channel east of Houston, Texas. Currently, BMC produces both high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. The polypropylene line has a capacity of approximately 320 million pounds per year, and the seven polyethylene lines have a combined capacity of approximately 3 billion pounds per year. The BMC site has a state-of-the-art technical center which integrates research and development, technical services and quality assurance.

Purpose of the job:

The successful candidate who fills this position will work as a member of the I/E Reliability Team, consisting of engineers, specialists, and technicians who report to the E/I Engineering Authority. This role will play a key role in providing instrumentation engineering support to the site Capital teams. This position will primarily support the capital projects and SIS projects at the BMC site.

The Electrical Reliability Engineer will participate in all aspects of capital projects, from Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) or Front End Loading (FEL) through Detailed Design through Start-Up & Commissioning. Projects execution and sustainability support includes the development of documentation to deliver stage reviews and preventive maintenance requirements to deliver a robust life cycle. Additional responsibilities is to identify reliability improvement opportunities, lead small instrumentation projects, perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and provide technical support in completing repairs to instrumentation systems in support of the Operations Department and Maintenance Department.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

The position is accountable for understanding and putting into practice the INEOS 20 Principles.

Accountability 1: FEL Engineering

Working with Operations, Maintenance and Capital teams to understand the opportunity and desired outcome Investigating and verifying options associated with project scope
Assessing project assumptions
Leading and/or participating in FEL 1 and 2 activities associated with development of a Design Basis that accomplishes the best solution
Providing I/E and analyzer engineering support to projects led by other engineers in the BMC and Capital group.
Evaluating project solutions to determine impact on current operations
Support and actively participate in hazard and risk assessments resolving electrical safety issues.
Reviewing engineered design packages developed by outside engineering contractors to ensure project objectives and INEOS practices and standards are met
Developing Inspection and Test Plans for new equipment
Specifying new instrumentation and incorporating them into various control systems (DCS, PLC, SIL rated PLCS, and controllers)
Support Safety Integrity Level (SIL) .calculations and documentation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Review and provide comments on engineering design packages (issued for approval and construction packages) issued by engineering and capital projects team
Ensure the technical integrity of projects, including compliance with the project scope, job specifications, accepted good engineering practices, and meeting customer requirements
Team member of FAT and SAT which may be performed at manufacturer or vendor site
Coordinate auditing of documentation and compliance testing (e.g. preventive maintenance)
Assess changes by: supporting MOC’s, validating programming changes prior to implementation, verifying all pertinent documentation changes (e.g. procedures, narratives, PM’s) are accurately defined/documented and supporting training (if required)
Review, update, create INEOS O&P Engineering Design Standards as assigned

Accountability 2: Project Management

Leading the stage gate project execution process by completing stage gate reviews to obtain management approvals for FEL 1 and 2
Overseeing and interfacing with external engineering firms to develop detailed engineering packages for field implementation
Provide technical direction to contractor staff to ensure compliance with INEOS procedures/practices, codes and standards, and delivery of the project goals
Coordinating work with construction planners to implement the established scope of projects
Controlling project cost by ensuring engineering design and materials procured align with project scope and specifications
Minimizing scope changes but facilitating the approval and implementation of scope changes when required
Facilitating project care, custody, and turnover of new installations to operations and providing support for commissioning activities
Capturing, communicating, and applying lessons learned and best practices on projects
Ensuring proper financial and document control close out of capital projects

Promote safety leadership and deliver injury-free projects

Accountability 3: I/E Maintenance Support

Participating in various internal audits (20P, PSM, Insurance, ESTF, etc)
Support and actively participate in hazard and risk assessments resolving process safety management (PSM) issues (scenarios).
Developing scope of work packages to execute select maintenance activities
Troubleshooting operational and maintenance issues as requested and to provide back-up support to other I/E Reliability Unit engineers

Perform RCFA following detailed design and troubleshooting guidelines, using investigating techniques for system failures
Implementing MOC’s
Support Site SIS engineer in providing maintenance life cycle of installed SIS/SCE systems
Lead, drive and assure that BMC site Critical Equipment Lists is up to date, maintained and documentation kept in accordance with Site procedures, PSM and ISA requirements

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Instrumentation or I/E Engineering position primarily in capital projects. SIS projects is a preferred
Formal training in Safety Instrumented Systems preferred with understanding of IEC 61511, ANSI/ISA 84.00.01-2004 (IEC 61511), API RP 14C and 556, NFPA 85 requirements. TUV or ISA certification is a plus. Must be able to obtain TUV or ISA certification within 2 years of hire
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) a plus

Most Important Skills & Knowledge

Strong I/E engineering skills with knowledge of capital project methodology
Experience and understanding of P&IDs, PFDs, instrumentation loop drawings, and logic controller terminology, and Industry Standards (ANSI, NFPA, ISA, IEC, API, NEC, etc.)
Process hazard analysis (PHA) and risk assessments
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) calculations and documentation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
Development of Functional Requirements Specifications and site and O&P procedures/guidelines.
Review and provide comments on engineering design packages (issued for approval and construction packages) issued by engineering and capital projects team
Review of the technical integrity of projects, including compliance with the project scope, job specifications, accepted good engineering practices, and meeting customer requirements
Knowledge of programmable electronic safety systems logic solvers and their associated application programming
Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and their associated application programming
Design and program control and interlock systems
Size and select instruments and control valves
Instrument and control system reliability background required
Experience with execution of capital projects and project expense projects observing site procedures and protocols
Experience working with multiple engineering disciplines, as well as contractors supporting delivery of capital projects
Must be a self-starter and capable of working on an individual basis and in a team environment
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize work, utilize available resources and deliver quality results on time
Knowledge of polyethylene and polypropylene manufacturing and process control preferred
Anticipate problems and adjusts accordingly
Strong understanding of cost/benefit economic analysis and budgeting
Ability to generate new ideas from within self and from others
Can implement new and useful concepts effectively
Effective oral and written communication skills, fosters open dialogue, listens attentively, understands appropriate audiences
Excellent communication with all levels of the organization and across different groups
Can make timely, effective decisions consistent with business plans and department goals; able to manage change and multiple priorities with input from supervisor
Mutually defines requirements with internal/external customers
Proven track record in problem solving and decision making and exceeding objectives and delivering results
Works and interacts effectively as a team member and acts as mentor to others.
Ability to lead and positively influence others/promote philosophy, win concessions without damaging relationships
Strong demonstrated ability to manage, progress and deliver multiple and competing priorities
Proven commitment and delivery of SHE compliance
Defines personal success in terms of the whole team
Makes timely and effective decisions, includes use of good judgment and consideration of proper balance between benefits/risks
Creates strong morale and spirit, feeling of belonging in team, broadly shares both routine and important tasks

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates are required to be fully COVID vaccinated.

If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-employment verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers. No relocation available or sponsorships.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.