Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Job No. Cenergy

Location: Baytown, TX

Pay Rate: $100- $110/hr. ( DOE)

Position Title: Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II

Description: MAIN FUNCTIONS

Evaluate and comment on discipline engineering work performed both internally and by Contractors and sub-contractors to ensure that work is being executed in accordance with project specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements. Facilitates effective execution of discipline engineering and design routines that align with the project's goals, objectives, and procedures. Assures accurate and timely communication among the Project Team and other Company functions on discipline engineering activities, progress, and issues. In addition to technical ability, they should demonstrate sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the Level 1 tasks and responsibilities, Level 2:

• Analyze maintenance records to determine instrument failure rates, availability / reliability calculations, bad actor / failure modes identification, and program effectiveness / cost analysis
• Develop and execute process control surveillance programs
• Collect and trend process data using company’s multiple process historian database and visualization software tools
• Perform process control philosophy and stability reviews coupled with execution of control logic updates and loop tuning
• Conduct criticality assessment and develop equipment strategies/maintenance plans for instrumentations and control systems taking into consideration Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessment, industry standards, regulatory requirement and manufacturer recommendations

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering specialty, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria
• Experience in selection, application, and ISA data sheet specification of hardware including pressure/ temperature /level instruments, control valves, shutdown valves, and fire/gas detection
• Proficient in data collection and analysis with common database and software data analysis tools such as SAP, Analytics for Excel and Tableau
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Experience designing PLC panels/control enclosures and generating Bills of Materials.
• Coordinating with HMI development, control system architecture, and electrical design.
• Using Cause & Effect matrices; identify hazards, defects, and required repairs in alignment with site safety standards.
• Specify, evaluate, and recommend electrical and control hardware for new installations and upgrades, including power distribution equipment (up to 480V), motors, VFDs, unit control systems, and specialized equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret programming documentation, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.