I&E Engineer

Senior Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

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We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally. We value flexibility, partnership and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry. Here, diversity matters and our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics and equal opportunities for all.

Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA

$ – $ per year

Full‑time

Mid‑Senior level

Architecture and Planning

• Provide electrical and instrument technical support for maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of site instrumentation, control, electrical equipment and systems.
• Participate in the RCM Asset Management Plan (AMP) development and steward the implementation of the plan requirements.
• Provide PM development input, primarily through the RCM AMP process.
• Audit and improve instrument and electrical equipment PM programs to ensure the health and effectiveness of the systems based on equipment failures, process changes and PM data.
• Provide support for T&I (turnaround) work scope development.
• Participate and/or lead the investigation and follow‑up documentation of high‑impact or high‑potential‑impact incidents.
• Work with operating and maintenance engineers to make recommendations to improve long‑term equipment operability, reliability, energy efficiency and maintenance expense.
• Assist with the site’s bad‑actor program by identifying bad actors based on production loss and failure frequency and driving root‑cause and effective mitigation.
• Provide resource and leadership guidance for instrumentation and electrical systems as part of site investments and/or modifications.
• Provide support in all phases of capital projects: ensure projects comply with site standards, power‑study reviews, specification reviews, participation in HAZOP/DHR, and provide alternative selections with multiple solutions.
• Ensure projects are designed for maintainability and reliability.
• Assist in setting up spare parts as required.
• Provide capital and expense project ideas based on reliability analysis and feedback from operations and other site personnel.
• Provide early input on project maintainability and reliability considerations to ensure major scope is not missed during project development.
• Interface with diverse groups—including instrument technicians, electrical technicians, process operators and engineers, rotating‑equipment specialists and engineers, process control engineers and maintenance/operation team leaders.
• Facilitate problem analysis, risk assessment, root‑cause analysis for very critical equipment failures when the root cause is not well‑understood or multiple resolution options exist.
• Maintain a regular presence on the workplace and be willing to work extra hours if needed to meet daily production objectives.
• Collaborate with team members from different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assist other employees in accomplishing Indorama company goals; follow instructions and perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
• Participate in and complete company‑required training programs.

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; for highly experienced personnel the degree may be waived.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Proficiency with Internet, email and Microsoft programs.
• Knowledge of control systems—including control valves, transmitters, pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, PLC/DCS.
• Basic understanding of engineering, purchasing, accounting and construction practices as well as maintenance workflows.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Willing and able to learn on the job.
• Knowledge of risk‑based work prioritization methodology.
• Knowledge of economic evaluation methods (Life‑Cycle Cost Analysis, NPV, Benefit/Cost).
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance or some form of Asset Management Plan…