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Prime Controls

E&I Power Engineer

Lewisville, TX · Remote

Overview Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (Power Focus) - Remote Opportunity Work from home with occasional travel to project sites. Prime Controls, a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C ...

Drawbridge

Sr. Instrumentation Engineer

Denver, CO

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Instrumentation, Electrical, or related field). * 10+ years of industry experience in instrumentation engineering. * Strong expertise in instrument sizing, selection ...

Drawbridge

Sr. Instrumentation Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$88K - $156K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Instrumentation, Electrical, or related field). * 10+ years of industry experience in instrumentation engineering. * Strong expertise in instrument sizing, selection ...

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To thrive as an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering principles, instrumentation technologies, and process control, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree and professional certification (such as EIT or PE). Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, AutoCAD, and industry-specific software is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set candidates apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of complex industrial systems.

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Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with strict safety and regulatory standards, and troubleshooting complex control systems under tight deadlines. Effective communication with process engineers, contractors, and operations personnel is essential to keep projects on track. Additionally, adapting to rapidly evolving technologies and integrating new automation solutions into existing infrastructure are frequent hurdles in this role.

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An Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the electrical and instrumentation systems used to control and monitor industrial processes. They work with various equipment such as sensors, control systems, wiring, and automation tools to ensure safe and efficient operations. Their role often involves troubleshooting, upgrading systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with other engineering disciplines. These engineers play a vital role in industries like oil and gas, manufacturing, and power generation.

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CredentialsDiploma or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, certifications in instrumentationBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, professional licensure often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, manufacturing facilities, process industriesPower plants, construction sites, design firms
Job FocusDesign, installation, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systemsElectrical system design, power distribution, circuit analysis

Electrical And Instrumentation Engineers specialize in both electrical systems and instrumentation used in industrial processes, while Electrical Engineers focus primarily on electrical power systems and circuit design. Both roles require similar foundational credentials but differ in their specific work environments and technical focus areas.

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Instrument/Electrical Engineer

Ineos Pigments USA

Ashtabula, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.
The purpose of the position is to provide direct instrumentation and electrical engineering support to the INEOS Pigments Complex consisting of two Titanium
Dioxide manufacturing facilities and an Air Separation Unit located in Ashtabula, OH.
The Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer role focuses on both improving the strategic long term reliability of the site's electrical and instrumentation systems and supporting the site's day to day operation with electrical expertise.
The Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer will be the electrical and instrumentation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to increase the effectiveness of troubleshooting
efforts, precision maintenance, and scope recommendations for equipment repair, replacement, or upgrade. This role will provide technical support during upset
conditions, including leading Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations, troubleshooting of complex electrical issues, and Management of Change (MOC).
Responsibilities
  • Act as the electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME).
  • Responsible for the Electrical Mechanical Integrity (EMI) program for the site
  • Lead or participate in investigations into electrical equipment failures that resulted in lost production when requested.
  • Provide decision making support to Asset Managers and Engineers to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations for the site.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement strategies that maintain and improve electrical and instrumentation system reliability at the site to prevent process unit interruptions.
  • Provide oversight for routine system and infrastructure checks on the site's substations, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and grounding systems.
  • Develop or revise maintenance and reliability procedures and PM tasks for electrical equipment in the EMI program to match industry best practices and site learnings.
  • Maintain site electrical engineering specifications, ensuring they stay current with industry codes and standards.
  • Provide oversight that all electrical work is properly risk analyzed and managed to comply with applicable codes, standards (NFPA, NEC, OSHA) and site safety policies.
  • Develop, implement and oversee site policies and procedures to remain compliant wit INEOS Group Guidance Notes and safety principles.
  • Design/specify, procure and support installation of all instrumentation and electrical equipment and systems including components that are both analog and discrete, electronic and pneumatic, hydraulic or mechanical.
  • Promote and maintain the company's core values within the 20 Principles Safety Program.

You should possess:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 7+ years of demonstrated electrical engineering experience in reliability, design, maintenance and construction in a chemical manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical power distribution, motor control and industrial instrumentation systems.
  • Experience with hazardous area classifications
  • Familiarity with process instrumentation and control systems (DCS and PLC).
  • Experience with calibration programs and instrument lifecycle management.
  • Knowledge of reliability practices such as root cause analysis and reliability centered maintenance.
  • Knowledge of Electrical Safety standards and Area Electrical Classification standards (API, NFPA, NEC and NETA)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Schedule/Hours
This is a salaried exempt day shift position.
Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.
INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.
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