Routinely monitors unit instrument and electrical equipment with respect to safe and reliable operations. Engineer determines the cause of equipment failures, recommends and implements corrective actions; oversees repairs and modifications Engineer recommends and implements improvements for reduced risk, increased system reliability, and reduced operating and maintenance costs through procedures, processes, and project design at their assigned unit or area. Engineer will also provide assistance to Maintenance and Operations on longer term issues and on issues that are significant unit cost drivers.
Roles and Responsibilities
Provides technical support for instrument/electrical equipment operation and maintenance
Supports emergency/after-hours work that requires troubleshooting and scope definition on an as-needed basis
Supports unit startups for critical equipment after major equipment repairs
Identifies turnaround scope and participate in reviews as needed
Participates in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) as needed
Adhere to the Management of Change (MOC) process for field/shop modifications and operating parameter changes and assures compliance
Provides I&E training assistance to unit team as requested
Monitors operation of equipment in assigned areas on a routine basis and address emerging issues
Identifies causes of unreliability, propose and implement solutions
Supports the maintenance and adherence to Technical Practices (STP) and Engineering Procedures for instrumentation and electrical equipment.
Supports the creation, review, and deletion of I&E Maintenance Procedures
Updates and maintains instrument and electrical drawings
Performs instrument/electrical design and issue construction packages for implementation of expense and minor capital projects
Provides instrument/electrical design review on the Front-End Loading stages of capital projects
Skills and Behaviors
Electrical Engineers will exhibit the following key skills and behaviors:
Have basic knowledge of all unit instrument and electrical equipment
Exhibit IVXP values and behaviors
Provide technical support to the unit team
Seek continuous improvement opportunities
Initiate change
Deliver opportunities through I/E improvements
Communicate effectively
Hold self-accountable
Effectively deal with conflict
Basic knowledge of business impacts on unit operations
Good organization of tasks and priorities
Work with others to achieve results and maintain a positive relationship
Make good technical decisions
Application of the project common process
Physical Requirements:
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Education, Experience, Certifications Required:
BS in Electrical Engineering
Advanced PC skills
Research skills (Internet, technical journals, code books, federal registers, etc.)
General knowledge of electrical and instrumentation principles
Effective organizational and oral and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications:
Working knowledge of instrumentation typical in chemical industry
Working knowledge of electrical equipment typical in chemical industry
