I&E Engineer

Job description: Our client is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Reliability Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a large continuous-process chemical manufacturing facility. This position is being created due to a recent retirement and represents a critical technical leadership role within the site. The successful candidate will serve as the primary instrumentation and electrical subject-matter expert, providing day-to-day troubleshooting support, driving reliability improvements, and leading instrumentation and power-system initiatives across the facility.While the role retains responsibility for the site's electrical distribution and power systems, the preference is for a candidate with a stronger background in instrumentation, controls, and process automation. This individual will serve as the site's primary technical liaison with Southern California Edison and will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and capital project teams to ensure long-term asset reliability and operational excellence.Provide technical support for instrumentation, controls, and electrical power distribution systems to ensure safe and reliable plant operationsLead and support troubleshooting efforts involving instrumentation, electrical equipment, and control systemsParticipate in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, hazard reviews, and risk assessmentsSupport Management of Change (MOC) activities including documentation updates, programming validation, training, and implementationReview engineering design packages and capital project documentation to ensure compliance with engineering standards and project requirementsDevelop and execute reliability improvement initiatives for instrumentation and electrical assetsMaintain critical equipment lists and ensure compliance with site reliability and regulatory requirementsPerform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actionsManage and improve preventive maintenance programs for electrical distribution and instrumentation systemsDevelop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment reliability and maintenance effectivenessSupport Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities for capital projectsMaintain electrical and instrumentation documentation including single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment recordsProvide technical guidance for power distribution systems, MCCs, VFDs, motors, transformers, substations, UPS systems, and field instrumentationCoordinate activities with contractors, engineering firms, utilities, and internal stakeholders during maintenance and project execution Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering requiredMinimum 4+ years of experience in Instrumentation, Electrical, or I&E Reliability Engineering within a manufacturing environmentChemical, petrochemical, refining, polymer, or other continuous process manufacturing experience strongly preferredStrong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, instrumentation, process controls, and reliability engineering methodologiesExperience with PLCs, control systems, interlocks, and safety instrumented systems (SIS)Understanding of applicable industry standards including ANSI, ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and NECFamiliarity with IEC 61511, Safety Instrumented Systems, and functional safety concepts preferredExperience supporting capital projects from design through startup and commissioningKnowledge of P&IDs, PFDs, instrumentation loop drawings, and electrical schematicsExperience conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implementing reliability improvementsFormal NFPA 70E training preferredEIT or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a plusStrong communication, project management, organizational, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Why is This a Great Opportunity: Great Leadership Team!Outstanding Workplace CultureCritical Function Role - Taking over for a recent retirementNigel