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Our client, a large chemical company, is looking for a Sr. Reliability Instrumentation engineer for their Houston location.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering Support in the Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Engineering Discipline for IPLs

• Proficient in I&E Engineering

• Develop or review Engineering Documentation such as: I&E Drawings, I&E Equipment Specifications, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Logic Narratives, PLC Logic, Cause and Effect Matrices

• Good knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and associated IPLs

• Awareness of importance of instrumented systems used as independent protection layers (IPLs)

• Participates in the Process Safety Engineering Team to effectively manage the Facility’s SIS safety life cycle phases

• Engineer support for revisions to existing IPLs utilizing the Management of Change (MOC) process

• Provide engineering support for IPL Testing

• Responsible to act as a project team member as required

• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.

• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.

• Assists other employees in accomplishments company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participates in and completes company-required training programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 plus years of instrument experience in the petrochemical or refining industry.

• Instrument and Electrical Design.

• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

• Strong engineering, technology and business acumen to bring value to business team

• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop engineering solutions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs