RedBalloon · 1 week ago
Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $195K/yrValar Atomics is a company that specializes in complex process facilities, and they are seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer. This role involves the design, specification, integration, and lifecycle support of instrumentation and control systems for gas processing systems, chemical plants, and other industrial facilities.
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Responsibilities
Develop specifications for field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical, gas detection, etc.) for high-temperature, high-pressure, and hazardous environments
Select and size sensors, transmitters, control valves, actuators, and specialty instrumentation for gas systems, chemical processes, and high-purity or reactive media
Perform instrument installation design: impulse lines, capillaries, remote seals, support hardware, wiring, grounding, and environmental protection
Design and configure industrial control systems including PLCs, PACs, DCS platforms, and safety-related systems (e.g., Rockwell, Emerson, Honeywell, Siemens)
Develop P&IDs, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, interlock logic, and alarm philosophies
Implement control strategies for process loops (PID control, sequencing, permissives, interlocks, safety trips)
Perform HAZOP / LOPA participation and ensure design compliance with safety integrity requirements
Lead I&C engineering work on multidiscipline projects from conceptual design through commissioning
Generate engineering deliverables: specifications, data sheets, instrument indexes, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, network architectures, and control panel designs
Collaborate with procurement on vendor selection, technical bid evaluations, and design reviews
Ensure design compliance with applicable codes and standards (ISA, IEC, NFPA, ASME, API, IEEE)
Provide engineering support for process safety systems, including emergency shutdown systems, gas detection, and critical interlocks
Support creation and maintenance of functional safety documents (SRS, SIL verification, proof test procedures)
Lead field installation checks, loop checks, control system commissioning, and functional testing
Troubleshoot complex instrumentation/controls issues and provide technical support to operations and maintenance
Prepare operating manuals, test procedures, and training materials for operations staff
Guide and review work from junior engineers and designers
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies
Drive continuous improvement in instrumentation reliability, control performance, and plant operability
Qualification
Required
Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings related to nuclear instrumentation
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail when working in regulated environments
Willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas while following all safety protocols
Company
RedBalloon
RedBalloon is an HR tech company that offers a free job board, connecting serious job seekers with employers.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
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