Instrument Engineer

The Instrument Engineer will provide instrumentation engineering support and reliability improvements to the refinery. This position is responsible for reviewing and implementing site-wide standards and improvements to obtain optimum asset performance from instrumentation, safety systems, and related equipment.

· Oversees the improvement of the instrumentation equipment class and is recognized as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for that class with a strong knowledge of the application and interpretation of the Company and industry standards of that class of equipment

· Reviews and improves site standards, recommending changes to Company standards for instrumentation and related equipment

· Develops Instrumentation Improvement Plans that align with business goals and objectives

· Seeks reliability improvements directed at increasing plant equipment uptime in a proactive manner

· Provides quality control and design reviews of new projects that involve instrumentation equipment

· Works in a team environment with other Engineering disciplines as well as Operations and Maintenance personnel

· Provides leadership and oversight for equipment record system to ensure correct information is being collected

· Tracks and evaluates refinery Key Performance Indicators for the equipment class and analyzes any improvement opportunities

· Uses the industry methodology to identify "Bad Actors" within equipment class

· Identifies and evaluates technology upgrades with application opportunities within the refinery that meet B/C (Benefit to Cost) ratio targets

· Mentors less experienced Engineers and provides technical training to Operations and Maintenance personnel

· Provides assistance in the field during plant start-ups, shutdowns, or unit upsets

· Provides troubleshooting assistance

· Serves as a technical consultant and maintains a willingness to be available outside of normal working hours

· Provides Root Cause Failure Analysis expertise and support as needed for equipment failures

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