Senior Instrument Engineer

System One is actively seeking a Senior Instrument Engineer for a full-time, contract position working in Quintana, TX. The Senior Instrumentation Engineer is primarily accountable for Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) of Engineering Deliverables beginning with Detailed Design through Commissioning and Startup. This role is also accountable for ensuring the Instrumentation design meets or exceeds contractual and regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Senior Instrument Engineer Duties and Responsibilities: Review and comment on Specifications and Data Sheets, Detailed Design Deliverables, Procurement Packages, and Supplier Document Deliverables. Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) of ICSS and other. Instrumentation Systems (infrequent domestic and international travel should be expected). Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) of ICSS and packaged equipment. Coordinate engineering and design interfaces between Instrumentation and other discipline teams in a strong matrix, multi-discipline project team environment. Review project deliverable documents for completeness and accuracy, and check and approve Instrument design drawings. Ensure EPC Contractor meets all regulatory requirements in a timely manner. Review other disciplines and vendor print inter-squad drawings, and coordinate with other discipline leads to ensure effective quality product. Ensure Contractor compliance with project schedule for Engineering and Construction. Review as-built documentation process for all Instrumentation work. Ensure instrument design, construction, and testing is code compliant. Represent Owner in responses to EPC Contractor Change Orders Knowledgeable Subject Matter Expert on Process Control and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Review Process Control narratives and the revision of these with any changes to control. Knowledgeable on Cause and Effect (SIS interlocks). Participation in Hazops and Hazids as required. Support Alarm Management. Interface with other Discipline Engineers and Operations to resolve issues. Support Process Trip Investigation during startup. Provide input to resolution of Process Control Design Issues found post-startup. Ensure compliance with established site and corporate philosophies, standards, specifications, and procedures related to the SIS, control, and instrumentation. Provide guidance to Smart plant Instrument (SI) use on Train 4 and interface with existing Trains 1-3 database. Provide input to configuration of graphical displays. Review all package unit inquiries and purchase order requisitions where instrumentation is to be furnished by a Vendor as part of the package unit. Review unpriced requisitions and purchase orders of equipment and address any Technical Deviations from Project requirements. Participate in any Contractor Engineering Audits for the Instrument Discipline Senior Instrument Engineer Skills / Qualifications: 10 – 15+ years of direct experience with process control automation systems (DCS) in a petrochemical manufacturing or similar facility. Experience with Honeywell DCS highly preferred. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Instrumentation, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering is required. Strong written and verbal technical communication skills. Excellent planning and organizational skills and be able to evaluate and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure alignment with project goals. Ability to effectively collaborate and work with all levels of the organization including operations, technical, plant management, contractors, vendors. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills Ability to work safely, efficiently, and effective with minimal guidance and direction. Knowledgeable and familiar with tuning of loops, process control, DCS systems and graphics. Self-starter/motivated Excellent troubleshooting/analytical skills Familiarity with cyber security Must understand the setup and operation of the Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS), consisting of the Distributed Control System (DCS) sometimes referred to as the Basic Process Control System (BPCS), the Safety Instrumented System (SIS), and the Fire and Gas System (FGS). Must understand the ICSS process control and safety functions required for the gas treatment and liquefaction process, and their role in safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations, with the objective of meeting business goals for production while minimizing unscheduled equipment down time. Work Location: Quintana, TX 77541 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 4 PM Salary Range: $100.00 - $140.00 / Hr #M1 #LI-SM1