E&I Engineer

E&I Engineer

Geismar, LA

The E&I Engineer is responsible for providing services for internal and external customer needs. Develop and execute site preventative maintenance activities. The position will also support capital construction and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the managing of the technical documentation of the facility including the transfer of all project and design documentation and drawings from engineering/construction companies.
• Serve as project manager and/or design engineer on capital projects. Responsibilities include cost estimating, equipment selection and specification (electrical, instrumentation, and industrial control systems), contract bidding, field oversight, start-up, and commissioning.
• Provide engineering support at various aspects of servicing, repair and maintenance of the facility including its comprehensive Distributed Control System.
• Make recommendations for future expansion projects with reference to adequacy, operability, safety, maintainability, etc.
• Review and recommend modifications and changes in the facility’s equipment and/or procedures and coordinate the process of change. Participate in “Root Cause Analysis Studies” and/or “HAZOP Studies” where appropriate.
• Assist in the development of Quality Programs, the Risk Management Program, and the Process Safety Management Program.
• Represent the terminal with outside agencies and customers as needed.
• Wear appropriate PPE for required task, and safely perform job duties
• Coordinates with the Facility Directors.
• Perform these functions and responsibilities not only at Geismar, but other locations as needed.
• Drive a company vehicle.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Instrument Engineering
• Several years’ experience in Chemical or Petro-Chemical industry maintenance or design.
• Valid Driver’s License
• TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to the terminal locations.
• Professional Engineering License for the state of Louisiana.
• Programming experience in DCS (Foxboro I/A), PLC, and HMI.

Skills and Abilities

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication in the English language.
• Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.
• Must be a team player, responsible, trustworthy, and a leader.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to self-direct work and problem-solving skills.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Advanced level of computer literacy – Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Professional safety training.

Hours of Work

• Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday but can be unusual hours as necessary.
• This is an exempt, salaried position. The role requires flexibility as business needs require.

Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice