Excellent location in a north Houston suburb petrochemical facility for the established Instrument & Electrical Reliability Engineer.

In the position you will be involved in the following areas:*

Provide I & E expertise for the plant site.*

Collaborate with operations personnel and I & E technicians in diagnosing I & E problems and issues; develop alternatives, propose and implement solutions for long-term reliability by conducting root cause failure analysis and implementing preventive/predictive maintenance programs.*

Serve as the owner of the plant site electrical infrastructure.*

Serve as the owner and administrator of Safety Instrument System (SIS) program.*

Serve as the owner and facilitator of instrumentation and electrical equipment selection and installation process.*

Seek compliance with all environmental, safety, and health requirements, and promote a safe working environment.*

Evaluate and select suppliers for specific instrumentation applications. Additional responsibilities include:*

Participate in and complete company-required training programs.*

Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.*

Participate and/or lead Safety Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).*

Monitor key performance indicators, and support and implement continuous improvements to the maintenance work process.*

Administer various elements of the maintenance program, including DCS and PLC, device inspections and calibrations, spare parts availability, and similar activities.*

Provide input to preparing the maintenance budget, and controls spending through appropriate tracking, forecasting, and adjustments.*

Interface effectively with Operators, Mechanics, Vendors, Contractors, Management and other groups to meet business objectives; foster cooperation and collaboration among individuals in a work group; help teams resolve conflicts constructively.*

Ensure proper documentation of files, records, databases, and drawings.*

Maintain current requirements as to equipment/materials specifications and vendor preferences. To be considered you need:*

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university with 5+ years experience.*

Knowledge of field instrumentation and controls including sensors, transmitters, final elements, process control systems, communication protocols, and wiring methods preferred.*

Experience with PLC and DCS systems preferred.*

Experience with design and installation of analyzers and their sample systems is desired. Must have the legal right to work indefinitely in the United States, or Canadian or Mexican citizenship.

Desired Skills and Experience

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