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SEPPIC · 4 days ago

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Sandston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Seppic, a subsidiary of Air Liquide, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative ingredients for healthcare and beauty products. The Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for the design, maintenance, and optimization of the plant's electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

BeautyCosmeticsManufacturingPharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and design electrical and instrumentation systems for new projects and plant modifications, including power distribution systems, motor controls, and field instrumentation

Provide technical support for complex issues related to plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems

Lead and execute E&I and Automation related capital projects from conception through commissioning, including scope development, budget management, scheduling, contractor management, commissioning, & validation

Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies for E&I equipment to improve reliability and reduce downtime

Analyze equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions

Provide support for all OT systems, including diagnosing and resolving issues with PLCs, VFDs, and other automated equipment

Recommend and implement upgrades of aging control systems, field instruments, and electrical components

Manage the lifecycle of control system hardware and software, instruments and electrical components, including planning and executing system upgrades, migrations, and new technology integrations

Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety protocols and regulations

Serve as a subject matter expert for plant safety systems and hazardous area classifications

Actively participates in the safety culture at the Richmond facility

Implement and enforce cybersecurity best practices within the OT environment, including managing access controls, system patching, and monitoring for security threats

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all electrical schematics, instrument datasheets, control narratives, network diagrams, system architecture drawings, and SOP’s

Other Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned By Management

Qualification

PLC programmingDCS systemsIndustrial instrumentationProject managementElectrical power distributionSCADAHMI platformsIndustrial communication protocolsCybersecurity principlesSense of ownershipEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, or a related field

5-10 years of experience as an E&I or Controls Engineer in a chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or other industrial manufacturing environment

Proven experience with PLC programming from major vendors (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens) and DCS systems (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell)

Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level) and control loop tuning

Familiarity with electrical power distribution systems (480V, 24V DC), VFDs, and motor control centers (MCCs)

Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other relevant safety standards

Experience with SCADA and HMI platforms (ex. Wonderware, FactoryTalkView, etc.)

Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (ex. Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, etc.)

Strong sense of ownership for assigned area and takes immediate action to correct issues as they arise

Driven to communicate effectively with all stakeholders

Preferred

Working knowledge of Cybersecurity principles as they apply to industrial control systems

Company

SEPPIC

Seppic develops, manufactures, and markets ingredients for cosmetic, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, veterinary, and industrial products.

Founded in 1986

La Garenne-colombes, Ile-de-France, FRA

501-1000 employees

http://www.seppic.com

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