I&E Reliability Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Reliability Instrumentation Engineer to support and optimize instrumentation and electrical (I&E) systems across plant operations. This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and performance through effective strategy development, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support reliability programs focused on instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Develop inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance (ITPM) plans.
• Utilize CMMS, failure analysis, and cost analysis tools to drive data-informed decisions.
• Evaluate equipment performance, recommend upgrades, and prepare lifecycle cost analyses.
• Maintain accurate records for specifications, calibration, validations, and maintenance history.
• Support compliance with relevant standards and safety systems, including SIS and IEC 61511.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and implement improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in I&E maintenance or engineering, ideally within chemical, petrochemical, or refining industries.
• Strong background in predictive and preventive maintenance practices.
• Hands-on experience with process measurement instruments (flow, pressure, temperature, level, wireless).
• Familiarity with instrument management systems (e.g., Intergraph SI) and CMMS platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Split between office and plant environments; some exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and perform fieldwork.
• Ability to push/pull and lift up to 25 lbs., and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling as needed.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.