Instrument & Electrical (I & E) Engineer at Lotte Chemical USA Corporation – Westlake, Louisiana

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors equipment performance, makes improvement recommendations
• Provides technical support/expertise in the design and installation stages of projects for new assets; modifies existing assets to minimize life cycle cost and maximize asset availability
• Provides engineering design, configuration, programming, maintenance, trouble-shooting, failure analysis, performance analysis in support of safe and reliable operations of instrumentation equipment
• Spends time in the field as required
• Supports factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) as required
• Leads and/or participates in incident investigations and root cause failure analysis
• Develops and conducts annual economic evaluation related to cost reduction and/or revenue generation project opportunities
• Utilizes mathematical models and simplified methods to evaluate experimental or plant data; recommends solutions to Unit or Maintenance problems
• Supports the process control group as necessary to implement new analog, digital, and supervisory process control strategies
• Supports the maintenance team, partners with vendors and contractors to maintain, troubleshoot, repair/replace, test/commission/de-commission, etc.
• Applies value analysis to repair, replacement, or redesign decisions
• Reviews project design packages for proper engineering design regarding proper application, reliability, and maintainability
• Supports development of equipment strategies, understands the impact of equipment sparing and maintenance cost in support of operations excellence and capital efficiency
• Participates in activities related to safety, risk assessment and safety incident investigations related to instrumentation equipment
• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EH&S principles and values; champions safety as necessary
• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Experience & KSA’s Required

• 12 years’ minimum relevant experience in instrumentation and electrical systems design, installation, and maintenance in the petrochemical, chemical process, or refining industries
• Proficient in Electrical one-line diagrams, Control logic function blocks, PLC ladder logic, Boolean logic, Cause & Effects
• Proficient in instrumentation cabling, wiring, junction box, UPS, power supply and distribution
• Complex Problem Solving, identifies complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Critical Thinking, uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Systems Analysis, determines how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques, performance analysis and the ability to solve field problems and familiarity with measurement and control devices from major vendors in the industry
• Knowledge of safety in design principles, ability to contribute to HAZOPs and Risk Assessments, knowledge and proper use of Hazardous Area codes to be able to classify areas and specify appropriate equipment.
• Understand Instrumentation Society of America (ISA) and American Petroleum Association (API) Symbols.
• Basic proficiency in the following areas:
  1. Knowledge of industry codes and standards (i.e. IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC, IEC)
  2. Reading process and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
  3. Utilizing cause and effect matrix (C&E)
  4. Instrumentation and measurement technology
  5. Low voltage power distribution and controls
  6. Analyzers and sample systems
  7. Root cause failure analysis
  8. Understanding preventive maintenance strategies.
  9. Ability to apply computer software tools (SAP, Microsoft Office, Instrucalc, Conval 11, Fisher valve sizing, Performance valve sizing)
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position and at Company
• Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Engineering or other applicable discipline required
• Preferred Certifications/Licenses include
  1. Professional Engineer in Control Systems (P.E., CSE)
  2. Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
  3. Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM)
  4. Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
  5. Project Management Professional (PMP)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment, exposed to outside elements as well as indoor plant and control room environments. The position may be exposed to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of which may be considered hazardous. Outside conditions include temperatures with the most extreme elements being heat in the summer months of up to 100°+ and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0° in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. Loud sounds and vibrations will be experienced at times. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk (sometimes over long distances), crawl, sit, speak, and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee will be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders and stairs in the facility. The employee will be required to enter confined spaces. The employee will lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, car, or other mode of ground transportation.