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Luling, LA, United States (On-site)

Contract (6 months)

This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide critical instrumentation expertise for complex industrial projects within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Site Project Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of instrumentation systems, from conceptual design through commissioning and startup. Your work will encompass Safety Instrumented System design and specification, detailed engineering documentation, cost estimation, equipment procurement, and system troubleshooting. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, project management capabilities, and hands‑on field engineering to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and play a key role in functional safety initiatives and process hazard analysis efforts.

• Manage multiple concurrent tasks to ensure timely and budget‑compliant project completion with high client satisfaction.
• Communicate project status, issues, and updates to project managers, clients, and company management.
• Oversee and prepare instrumentation designs and work plans from conceptual design through detailed design packages.
• Perform instrument selection, valve specification, cable selection, and wire/cable sizing.
• Develop and update instrument specification sheets, loop sheets, connection diagrams, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Create cable schedules, instrument indices, equipment lists, and material takeoffs.
• Prepare requests for bids and construction specifications for subcontractors and material vendors.
• Compare bids and recommend selection of subcontractors and material vendors.
• Conduct field walks to assess DCS connections, existing instruments, control schemes, and facility constraints.
• Collaborate with site DCS team to implement control system changes for assigned projects.
• Work with Functional Safety Project Manager to prioritize and implement projects supporting migration and PHA efforts.
• Provide technical basis for instrument and valve utilization based on functional safety procedures.
• Perform field engineering duties including hands‑on fieldwork and supervision of subcontractors.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control inspections to ensure construction compliance with design specifications.
• Coordinate work quality and safety concerns with construction coordinators and project managers.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, startup, and operational troubleshooting.
• Apply engineering discipline and experience to resolve project issues during installation.
• Locate project drawings and provide initial markups for drafting incorporation.
• Work with various voltage levels including 24 VDC, 120 VAC, and 480 VAC.
• Work with instrumentation systems including 4‑20 mA, 0‑5 VDC, and 0‑10 VDC signal types.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self‑starter with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Ability to work independently based on general instructions and objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders unassisted.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems, Safety Integrity Level, and Safety Requirement Specifications.
• Experience and practical knowledge with International Electrotechnical Commission Standard IEC 61508.
• Problem‑solving skills for technical and project‑related challenges.

• Minimum 8 years of instrumentation engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in chemical production or refinery environments preferred.

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Record for operating company vehicles on site.

This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your instrumentation engineering expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment where your contributions will directly impact project success and facility safety. You will have the autonomy to work independently while being supported by experienced technical leadership, and you will gain valuable experience with cutting‑edge safety systems and functional safety standards. The role offers potential for extension beyond the initial six‑month period, providing long‑term career development opportunities in a professional industrial setting.