Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description Job Summary: Instrument and Controls Engineer: The Instrument and Controls Technician is involved with the successful daily operation of the oil refining facility, and the modification and alteration of the plants automated control and power systems to accommodate business needs and ensure high plant availability. This requires close collaboration with other employees and management staff to ensure safe work and to set or re-set job priorities. Documentation, as required to document changes in plant physical or logic changes, and documentation to meet our goals of safety first, quality work and compliance with our customers’ requirements and concerns.
Qualifications: Instrument and Controls Engineer:

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 10 years I&E (I&C) experience in a chemical, food, pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Familiarity with PLC based controls systems such as GE or Allen Bradley in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical problems related to instrumentation or PLC logic.
• Ability to read and understand company policies and procedures, technical datasheets or literature, P&IDs, electrical drawings (One-line drawings, loop drawings, control circuits, etc)
• Ability to effectively present information either verbally or via written document (e-mail, MS Word/Excel, CMMS, etc) and respond to questions from groups of managers, co-workers, customers, and the general work force.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Preferred: New Jersey Licensed Electrician (or working towards license)
• Preferred: ISA Certification (Certified Control System Technician, Certified Industrial Electrician, Certified Instrument Technician)

Duties & Responsibilities: Instrument and Controls Engineer:

• Monitor, repair, maintain and troubleshoot all field instrumentation, electrical equipment and controls systems including plant safety systems and plant power systems.
• Install, loop check, maintain and troubleshooting process control systems comprised of transmitters, controllers, and valves operating in a PLC system.
• Calibrate, monitor, repair, maintain, label and document all field instruments such as transmitters, controllers, valves, PLCs, plant safety systems, plant power systems, utility systems (HVAC), pH and conductivity meters
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical distribution and protection circuits up to 480VAC.
• Fabricate and install rigid and flexible conduit, and run power and control wiring based on electrical code requirements
• Properly select, install and wire 120V-480V motors, single phase to three phase based on needs
• Strong working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
• Evaluate current instrumentation technology for process equipment and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure all work orders are completed, documented and closed out in the site CMMS system, as per procedure.
• Provide on-call support during assigned weeks to ensure 24/7 coverage
• Provide practical solutions to operations/ controls problems.
• Scope, estimate and execute small capital / maintenance projects along with maintenance manager/ project director/ operations, etc.
• Train other employees considering their needs and company needs.
• Oversee the work by contractors as required on site to ensure safe and quality performance.
• Look for opportunities to help work get done safer, faster and more cost effectively.

Onsite Personnel is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce in an inclusive culture environment. Onsite Personnel does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws