Instrumentation Engineer (On-Site), Geismar

Instrumentation Engineer (On-Site)

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WHAT WE NEED:

Instrumentation Engineer (On-Site)

This position is at one of our client sites in Geismar, LA. The Instrumentation Engineer provides engineering design, orders equipment and coordinates the construction of expense and capital projects as assigned. Ensure projects meet scope, cost and schedule requirements. Provides engineering support to the maintenance organization to allow the plant to meet its cost and production goals. Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Fully support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing areas of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.

Responsibilities:

Develop and improve sitewide safety validation plans per IEC 61511
Work with DCS analysts, I/E techs and operations to perform proof tests and update the SAP and other related documentation
Coach operation, production engineers, I/E techs and other stakeholders about IEC-61511 safety standards
Participates in PHA/LOPA and RCA investigations as required
Provides a detailed design in accordance with good instrumentation engineering and safety practices, government regulation, specifications, applicable codes and underwriter requirements.
Inspect new instrumentation for quality and conformance to Westlake specification.
Directs Draftsmen, checks drawings and submits for approval.
Coordinates field installation, inspects and accepts work per clients instrumentation design and installation standards.
Investigates and studies major maintenance instrumentation problems and proposes solutions, provides engineering consultation and technical guidance as required by Maintenance and Production.
Consults with other engineering personnel and vendors and reviews trade journals and other professional publications to stay informed on materials, equipment and design methods.
Contributes to creating and maintaining a favorable plant image by encouraging positive relations with employees and the community, encouraging maximum safety efforts and maintaining ethical practices in the plant.
Performs special projects as assigned, i.e., obtaining regulatory information, sharing information on common industrial topics with local industry, providing information to underwriters on testing requirements and procedures, enlisting consulting services and other coordination activities as required to ensure effective engineering services.
Performs other duties as required and assigned to ensure an effective Engineering Group.
Fully support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing areas of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on projects teams.
This position may be required to drive company vehicles from time to time.

WHO WE NEED:

B.S. Degree in Engineering, preferable in Chemical/Electrical Engineering
Minimum 5 yrs. engineering design experience and/or chemical or petrochemical plant experience.

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1987, Sigma is a professional multi-discipline engineering and design company that serves the petrochemical, fertilizer, and refining industries. Privately owned and operated by Engineers, Sigma's culture empowers employees and clients to choose relationships and projects that fit our values and ultimately act as an extension of our clients. Our technical resources provide unmatched quality in multi-discipline engineering and design, in-plant services, supplier quality inspections, field services, automation, procurement and expediting, construction management, and leadership training.

If you would like to see more of what Sigma is about visit our website at .

"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

Ability to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
Ability to pass background screening.
Must be authorized to work in the United States

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Location:: Geismar

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