Meador Staffing Services · 2 days ago
I&E Engineer
Pasadena, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110/hr - $135/hr
5+ years expMeador Staffing Services is seeking an IE Engineer (Instrument & Electrical) to serve as the plant’s subject matter expert for all instrument and electrical systems. This role involves engineering oversight, reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of plant electrical and instrumentation assets, ensuring adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Act as the SME for plant electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring systems are properly installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with plant standards, industry best practices, and PSM Mechanical Integrity requirements
Support and maintain electrical systems operating across voltage ranges from 120V through 13.2KV
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve electrical, instrumentation, hardware, and software issues impacting plant performance
Provide engineering support for the design, installation, commissioning, and startup of capital and maintenance-related projects
Ensure all projects comply with NEC, NEMA, ISA, and internal engineering standards
Develop scopes of work, technical proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and project economic evaluations, including ROI and actual cost performance
Support maintenance planning by developing accurate job plans for routine maintenance and shutdown/TAR activities
Manage assigned project budgets, schedules, and contractor performance to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
Serve as functional backup to the Controls Engineer as needed
Lead and coordinate internal teams and external contractors, including work assignments, priorities, schedules, and oversight
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC) reviews, and special engineering projects
Complete MOCs as required to support project and maintenance execution
Resolve contractor-related issues and disputes in a timely and equitable manner
Support loss control initiatives through inspections, audits, hazard reviews, safety recommendations, and completion of corrective actions
Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational and organizational objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrument Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably within a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment
Strong experience troubleshooting and specifying electrical and instrumentation equipment in industrial plant settings
Solid understanding of plant electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, lighting, protection, and control systems
Working knowledge of ISA standards, NEMA standards, and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Self-directed and capable of working independently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical scenarios
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders through direct authority and indirect influence
Proven leadership and teamwork skills in collaborative environments
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information across all organizational levels
Ability to coordinate resources to establish timelines, budgets, and technical specifications
Preferred
Experience with industrial VFDs, motor protection relays, electric heat tracing systems, SIS, and control platforms such as Allen-Bradley PLCs and/or Yokogawa CS 3000
Experience supporting Mechanical Integrity and/or Reliability Programs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Project, Word, Excel); AutoCAD experience
Company
Meador Staffing Services
Meador Staffing Services is a staffing and recruiting company providing clerical, manufacturing, and engineering staffing solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Ben Meador
Chairman/CEO
Melinda Torrison
President and COO
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