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Instrumentation & Control Engineer II

Company:

INEOS US CHEMICALS COMPANY

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

JOB PURPOSE: The Unit Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Engineer provides technical support to the operating units and maintenance craftsmen to address short-term reliability problems, performs and/or supports root cause failure analysis, and provides turnaround planning and execution support. The Unit I&E Engineer will also support the Senior Discipline Engineer with the implementation of long-term reliability plans, review of capital project design for projects in their units and manage small capital and plant expense projects.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Unit Operations Superintendent

JOB DIMENSIONS: This position does not have budgetary spending authority.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Routinely monitor operation of equipment in assigned areas and address emerging issues.
  • Monitor the performance and operation of instrument/electrical equipment from MCC through the unit; identify causes of unreliability and propose solutions to meet site goals.
  • Provide technical support for instrument/electrical equipment maintenance work.
  • Provide technical support for all emergency/after-hours work that requires troubleshooting and scope definition.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities for assigned areas.
  • Perform instrument/electrical design and issue construction packages for implementation.
  • Provide instrument/electrical design review on the front-end loading stages of capital expenditure projects to ensure that final product meets INEOS group and site standards.
  • Manage plant expense projects and small capital projects (<$100k) using the Capital Value Process.
  • Conduct and/or support formal root cause failure analysis.
  • Identify, review, and develop turnaround scope for assigned areas.
  • Support turnaround field work to ensure quality and compliance with construction packages.
  • Support planned and unplanned unit shutdowns and startups as necessary.
  • Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for MOC’s and unit revalidations.
  • Assist with the development/updates of maintenance procedures.
  • Adhere to the MOC process for field/shop modifications and operating parameter changes.
  • Provide assistance to the Maintenance Hourly Unit Trainer for craft training.
  • Assist with training of Operations personnel on modifications to equipment.
  • Compile/supply reliability forecasts for assigned units to production planning, ensuring input on potential risks are factored into the forecast.
  • Work with operations, production planning, and maintenance to implement reliability improvements.
  • Create and revise preventive maintenance procedures as necessary.
  • Participate in incident investigations.
  • Communicate job scope to Maintenance Job Reps for contract work.
  • Complete special projects as requested.
  • Understand how the work of the Reliability Team affects the environment. Support your area to minimize impact on the environment. Support the site Environmental Management System (EMS).
  • Uphold INEOS's commitment to safety, health, and the environment. Support your area to uphold INEOS's SHE policies. Support the site Local Operating Management System (LOMS).

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Education:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.

Essential experience and job requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a maintenance/reliability engineer in a plant environment.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills

Desirable criteria and qualifications (One or more of the following):

  • Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Military experience.

Eligibility Requirements

  • If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.
  • This INEOS location requires all employees to be eligible for a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Credential). This requires a TSA security threat assessment, including clearance through various federal and state criminal databases. More information can be found on the TSA website: https://twicprogram.tsa.dhs.gov/TWICWebApp/.

Relocation available: Negotiable

Travel required: <10%

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.