TotalEnergies · 2 days ago
Senior Engineer (Instrument)
Port Arthur, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTotalEnergies is seeking a Senior Engineer (Instrument) to join their dynamic US Refining & Chemicals Maintenance Team at the Port Arthur Platform. The role involves overseeing instrument systems design and maintenance, providing engineering services, and supporting plant maintenance activities to ensure operational efficiency and safety standards are met.
Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable EnergySustainabilityTransportationVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Oversee (Support Large Capital Projects in) the design, selection, configuration, maintenance and documentation for Instrument systems at the Platform
Assist plant maintenance groups daily in troubleshooting and repair for plant Instrumentation and provide training for said. equipment. Monitor and revising instrument repair procedures that are not "best in practice"
Provide instrument engineering services, and or guidance for refinery capital, expense, and during turn-around activities projects to ensure refinery standards are met (PARES)
Serve as instrument engineer for process hazard analysis (PHA) and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Meetings
Identify and eliminating "bad actor" instrument installations to reduce cost and improve production
Develop and issue Management of Change documentation required to satisfy OSHA PSM 29-CFR-1910
Investigate equipment failures and issue change recommendations to eliminate further occurrences
Develop and issue installed cost estimates for instrumentation improvement projects so that equipment owners can make informed decisions
Review, research and recommend instrumentation projects necessary to maintain instrumentation reliability on the process units
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
3+ years of progressive instrument engineering experience in a petrochemical facility
Strong analytical and communication skills
Knowledge and experience in ISA, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and OSHA 1910 standards as they apply to electrical equipment and safe work practices
Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to successfully communicate technical issues to non-Instrument personnel
On call 24/7
Extended work hours/schedules sometimes required during turn-around or project activities
Ability to lead by example
Logical problem-solving skills
Works well in team environment
Able to manage multiple/changing priorities
Preferred
Familiarity with INTOOLS
Company
TotalEnergies
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Funding
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unknown2023-05-30Acquired
2016-09-16Undisclosed
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