Instumentation and Controls Engineer II
Midland, TX
Full Time
Experienced
Job Title
Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II
Compensation
~$91/hour
Location
Midland, TX
Schedule
5/2
Experience Level
No less than 5 years of proven high motivation will be considered, however 10 years or experience is preferred
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II (IC&E) to support maintenance planning, work aids development, and equipment strategy execution. This role requires the ability to cover both Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) responsibilities as well as Electrical engineering support related to maintenance programs and reliability initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical capability combined with effective communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. A Project Management background is a significant plus.
Target Start Date: ASAP
Scope of Work
Main Functions
Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to Level I responsibilities, Level II responsibilities include:
Skills and Qualifications
Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II
Compensation
~$91/hour
Location
Midland, TX
Schedule
5/2
Experience Level
No less than 5 years of proven high motivation will be considered, however 10 years or experience is preferred
We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II (IC&E) to support maintenance planning, work aids development, and equipment strategy execution. This role requires the ability to cover both Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) responsibilities as well as Electrical engineering support related to maintenance programs and reliability initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical capability combined with effective communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. A Project Management background is a significant plus.
Target Start Date: ASAP
Main Functions
- Evaluate and comment on discipline engineering work performed internally and by contractors/sub-contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate effective execution of discipline engineering and design routines aligned with project goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and timely communication between the Project Team and other company functions regarding discipline engineering activities, progress, and issues.
- Demonstrate strong technical expertise along with sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
In addition to Level I responsibilities, Level II responsibilities include:
- Analyze maintenance records to determine:
- Instrument failure rates
- Availability and reliability calculations
- Bad actor and failure modes identification
- Program effectiveness and cost analysis
- Develop and execute process control surveillance programs
- Collect and trend process data using company process historian databases and visualization software tools
- Perform process control philosophy and stability reviews, including control logic updates and loop tuning
- Conduct criticality assessments and develop equipment strategies/maintenance plans for instrumentation and control systems, considering:
- Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments
- Industry standards
- Regulatory requirements
- Manufacturer recommendations
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related engineering discipline), or equivalent professional experience
- Strong knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria
- Experience with selection, application, and ISA data sheet specification of:
- Pressure, temperature, and level instruments
- Control valves
- Shutdown valves
- Fire and gas detection systems
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools such as:
- SAP
- Analytics for Excel
- Tableau
- Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and shifting priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, especially for technical and business communication
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