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Instrument Electrical Reliability Engineer in Houston

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionA leading global chemical company is looking for an experienced I/E Reliability Engineer for its petrochemical production facility Commutable from the southeast Houston area. The I/E Maintenance Engineer plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving the safety and reliability of electrical distribution equipment and instrumentation throughout the site. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIESØ Assist the site I&E maintenance team as an engineering resource.Ø Lead and /or serve on root cause failure analysis and incident investigation teams.Ø Develop detailed work scopes for engineered projects.Ø Develop maintenance work procedures and preventive maintenance procedures.Ø Demonstrate knowledge of NEC, NESC, NFPA 70B, and NFPA 70E.Ø Working knowledge of power system analysis and protective relays.Ø Investigate instrument failures and issue recommendations to eliminate further occurrences.Ø Participate in Process Safety Management process.Ø Provide engineering support for SIS implementation projects, TARs, and capital projects.Ø Provide troubleshooting assistance for unusual or persistent I&E problems.Ø Apply site I&E engineering technical procedures and standards.Ø Work with operations, engineering, and technicians to identify and prioritize reliability improvement.Ø Read instrumentation loop sheets, P&ID drawings, one and three-line drawings.Ø Read function block, ladder logic, and responsible for PLC program and narrative changes.Ø Size and select instruments and control valves.Ø Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ø Communicate daily with operations and maintenance persons in the field. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTSv Education/Experience§ Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.§ 5+ Years of experience§ Experience with SKM power tool software is a plus.§ Ability to troubleshoot motor controls through 4160 volts.§ Size conduits, cables for motors, MCCs, feeders, etc.§ Work with outside vendors on coordination, load flow, arc flash, and other studies related to the plant electrical system.v Instrumentation§ Experience with Triconex PLCs is a plus.§ Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation loops from field to DCS systems.§ Design and program control and interlock systems.§ Size and select instruments and control valves.

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Instrument Electrical Reliability Engineer in Houston

Houston, TX
Full time

Published on 11/11/2025

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