Engineer II - Instrument at Westlake

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Petrochemical, Chemical, RefineryIndustries

Requirements

Current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering
5 years’ industrial engineering experience in a refinery, chemical, or petrochemical plant

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support to production, maintenance, project, and technical departments to ensure improvements in instrument & control systems reliability and to resolve repetitive instrument-related problems
Recommend and specify instrumentation for various process measurement applications
Provide technical support to Maintenance, Operations, and Environmental groups on instrumentation issues
Develop job scopes and drawing packages for small instrumentation/electrical projects
Provide support to Project Group on specification of instrumentation for capital projects
Review project design packages for proper design regarding reliability, application, and maintenance requirements
Maintain instrumentation database, including tag, manufacturer, model, calibration, and calibration history information
Ensure proper documentation on all instrumentation/electrical equipment, including equipment files, drawings, specifications, calibration sheets, manuals, etc
Maintain technical expertise and keep abreast of instrumentation technology/design changes as they apply to potential plant equipment/production improvements
Work to improve reliability of process gas chromatograph and mass spectrometry analyzers
Provide technical support for analyzer additions and upgrades
Support the AMS (asset management system) in assigned area to improve reliability with predictive maintenance actions
Continue buildout of the wireless instrumentation system in assigned area
Work to improve reliability of process control valves. Develop plans for monitoring performance and addressing problem areas
Assist Maintenance in development of repair/upgrade scopes for major turnarounds
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description
Comply with all Company policies and procedures
Fully support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams
Perform any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned
Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others
Promptly report Safety, Health, or Environmental issues or incidents to management

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

InstrumentationControl SystemsElectrical EngineeringProcess Gas ChromatographMass SpectrometryAsset Management SystemWireless InstrumentationProcess Control ValvesPredictive MaintenanceCalibration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Engineer II - Instrument position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What are the key requirements for this role?

Candidates must have a B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, 5 years’ industrial engineering experience in a refinery, chemical, or petrochemical plant, and a current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

What does the company culture emphasize?

The company supports goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels, including reviewing areas for improvement opportunities and active participation on project teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of industrial engineering experience in refineries, chemical, or petrochemical plants, and possess a valid TWIC card, along with expertise in instrumentation and control systems.