Senior Engineer, Instrument and Controls

Our client, a leading producer of North American liquified natural gas (LNG), is looking to fill the role for a Senior Engineer, Instrument & Controls .

This role is located near New Orleans, LA , and reports directly to the Director, Operations Engineering.

Role Overview :

• Develop and progress Ready for Operations (RFO) activities, ensuring a seamless transition from EPC to operations.
• Serve as a technical SME in Instrument & Controls Engineering, with a strong understanding of Process Control & Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

Key Responsibilities :

• DCS Management : Facilitate DCS tuning, control changes, and support the Advanced Process Control initiative.
• Instrumentation Expertise : Provide knowledge in plant instrumentation like DCS, analyzers, valves, and transmitters.
• Reliability Engineering : Lead RCFA and RCM efforts to improve maintenance practices and reliability.
• Daily Support : Offer day-to-day support for maintenance and operations, advanced diagnostics, and process trip investigations.
• RCFA Leadership : Conduct RCFA exercises, summarize findings, and present recommendations.
• Alarm Management : Manage changes to alarm / trip settings and support the Alarm Management program.
• Turnaround Planning : Assist the Maintenance team with planning and executing turnarounds.
• Equipment Reliability : Track availability and improve reliability, managing critical spares and parts.

Qualifications :

• Education and Certifications :
• Bachelor's degree in Controls, Instrument, or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineering License or eligibility for registration preferred
• Experience :
• 5-10 years in a senior engineering role with Instrument & Controls equipment in an industrial setting
• Oil and Gas experience required, preferably in LNG; petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable
• Working knowledge of motors, gas turbines (frames & aero-derivatives), and compressors
• Additional Skills :
• Proficient in CMMS systems
• RCFA tools for conducting failure analysis
• Strong understanding of Process Control & Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Capability to lead and manage projects effectively

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