BASIC FUNCTION:
- Conducts complex design assignments for the Engineering Department and functions as a technical specialist, formulating and developing advanced engineering and design concepts.
- Must be proficient using AutoCAD
- Ideal candidate will have experience doing automation design or someone with any kind of programming, spreadsheets, some intangibles, python, or any other proficiencies to bring an advantage to the team.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- Develops Engineering Standards for EI&C equipment purchases and installations
- Defines Projects by determining project objectives, selecting technical strategies and providing technical assistance to the business unit(s) Plans Projects by writing specifications, developing schedules, and identifying and developing process design of additions and improvement to existing processes.
- Oversees construction of EI&C Capital Projects
- Develops project scopes, budgets and AFE's for approval and ensures projects meet budget as well as refinery and OSHA standards
- Implements Projects by monitoring performance, taking corrective actions, providing feedback to project team such as generating, monitoring, and updating operating procedures and periodical reporting, and negotiating for materials, supplies and services
- Solves technical problems related to projects and troubleshoots and updates report data for business unit(s) Upgrades, designs, configures, maintains and monitors related equipment and performance.
- Analyzes related components and systems, processes and methods, and refinery processes and economics
- Ensures the maintenance and integrity of business unit(s) data
- Designs chemical plant EI&C equipment and devises processes for manufacturing chemicals and products
- Conducts research to develop new and improved process control processes
- Designs and plans layout for EI&C on a commercial scale
-Determines most effective arrangement of Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls; such as Burner Management, Safety Instrumented Systems, and Power Distribution Equipment.
- Investigates and resolves work-in-process problems
- Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive work experience in electrical, instrumentation & controls is required.
- Emphasis on controls engineering and power distribution is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Refinery or petrochemical industry experience is preferred.

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent amount of experience is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to manage a project is essential.
- Working knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically.
- Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essential.
- Technical expert in area of specialty.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication.
- Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software is preferred.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors.

WORK CONDITIONS:
- Office and plant based, with up to 5% travel by land and air required.
- Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out-of-doors environment, and driver based environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, loud noises, vibrations, and exposure to the risk of electrical shock.
- Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting ,stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 50lbs.
- Pushing and/or pulling up to 25lbs
- Climbing up to 200ft
- Ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential
- Valid state driver's license and proof of insurance required
- Perceiving color differences, and wearing personal protective equipment (beards not permitted)

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary values of our client are: We put health and safety first; We care about the environment.
All employees are expected to work safely every day and be safety & environmental leaders. This includes active participation in the following:
* Stops and/or reports any unsafe work or conditions
* Follows safety & environmental policies and procedures
* Supports safety & environmental goals and initiatives
* Participates in safety & environmental meetings, training, emergency drills and hazard recognition programs
* Reports all accidents, injuries and near misses, and participates in associated investigations
* Participates in industrial hygiene, medical surveillance and behavior based safety programs