I/E Engineer

Job Title: I/E Engineer Duration: 12 months Schedule: 9/80 Location: Freeport, TX This opportunity offers the chance to provide technical engineering support for electrical and instrumentation systems within a chemical plant environment. The role is focused on reliability, regulatory compliance, process safety management, and lifecycle support across instrumentation, electrical distribution, control systems, and safety instrumented systems. This position plays a key part in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations while supporting turnaround activities, root cause failure analysis, and management of change. Required Education BS in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university Required Experience 3+ years of relevant instrumentation and electrical engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or refining environment Demonstrated technical ownership of plant systems Experience supporting highly hazardous chemical environments and process safety management activities Experience contributing to turnaround planning, field engineering oversight, commissioning, and pre-startup safety reviews Experience with root cause failure analysis, corrective action tracking, and engineering problem-solving Required Skills Strong understanding of instrumentation principles including measurement, control loops, PID tuning, flow, pressure, temperature, level instruments, and valve sizing Knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, transformers, motor controls, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, battery systems, and grounding systems Working knowledge of DCS platforms and/or PLC-based control systems Ability to review, interpret, and maintain loop diagrams, P&IDs, electrical one-line diagrams, datasheets, specifications, and engineering documentation Experience supporting safety instrumented systems, functional testing, and validation activities in accordance with IEC 61511 Ability to develop preventive maintenance strategies, lifecycle plans, and equipment obsolescence plans for critical plant assets Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, hazardous area classification requirements, and ISA standards relevant to chemical plant environments Experience with SAP PM, calibration management systems, and engineering document control Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, reliability, and process safety teams Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) registration ISA CCST or equivalent instrument certification PSM / OSHA 1910.119 experience in a highly hazardous chemical environment About Airswift Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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