Senior E&I Engineer [Chemical Manufacturing | Up to $7K]

[Job ID: 814332]

Purpose and Scope:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated E&I Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation systems within power or utilities plant environments. This role involves ensuring optimal performance, safety, and reliability of E&I equipment while leading maintenance initiatives and improvements.

Responsibilities:

1. HSSE Compliance: Ensure adherence to plant Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards. Actively participate in HSSE walkdowns and initiatives to maintain high safety standards.
2. Methodology Preparation: Develop, review, and implement Method Statements (MS) and Risk Assessments (RA) for all electrical and instrumentation work activities to mitigate risks and enhance safety.
3. Maintenance Planning: Plan and schedule both corrective and preventive maintenance works. Collaborate with operations, OEMs, and contractors to prioritize tasks, mobilize workforce, allocate resources, and procure necessary spare parts.
4. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor technicians in executing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring adherence to procedures and standards.
5. Issue Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot critical and major plant issues, participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify solutions, and drive continuous plant improvement initiatives while managing costs effectively.
6. Shutdown Management: Plan, schedule, and coordinate vendor/OEM shutdown maintenance of E&I systems. Lead shutdown activities and ensure thorough documentation is maintained.
7. Procedure Development: Establish and optimize maintenance procedures for all electrical and instrumentation systems, promoting best practices.
8. Instrumentation Expertise: Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting on field instrumentation, including control valves, performing loop checks, and executing calibration of instrumentation systems.
9. Control Systems Proficiency: Troubleshoot and maintain PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems), with a strong emphasis on experience with Yokogawa Centum DCS systems.
10. Electrical Systems Maintenance: Provide expertise in maintaining electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, MV/LV switchboards, Fire alarm and CCTV systems.
11. Spare Parts Management: Oversee the review and maintenance of plant critical spare parts inventory, ensuring availability and readiness.
12. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and contribute to the preparation of technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintenance manuals.
13. Ad-hoc Duties: Execute other tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support operational objectives.

Requirements:

[Must]

1. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a power plant or utilities plant environment.
2. Strong hands-on E&I maintenance experience, preferably from the waste management industry, but also open to candidates from petrochemical or process plant settings.
3. Team leadership experience with technicians and/or engineers.

Soft Skill:

1. Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, electrical systems, control systems, and industry standards.
2. Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities with a methodical approach to problem resolution.
3. Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
4. Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to various stakeholders.
5. Proactive Attitude: Demonstrated ability to stay current with new technologies and apply innovative solutions to optimize plant operations.
6. Leadership Qualities: Effective leadership and mentoring skills with a commitment to developing team members.
7. Adaptability: Flexible and resourceful, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.

[Advantage]

1. Shutdown Management Experience is highly preferred: Oversee the planning, scheduling, and coordination of vendor/OEM shutdown maintenance for E&I systems. Lead shutdown operations and ensure comprehensive documentation is kept throughout the process.