Instrument Engineer

Instrumentation Engineer Key Accountabilities Safety & ComplianceServe as a role model for safety, embracing a "work safely or not at all" mindset.Identify and address “at-risk” behaviors to achieve zero incidents.Ensure all instruments comply with CPChem engineering standards to mitigate accident risks.Exhibit good environmental stewardship and comply with regulatory standards.Maintenance & ReliabilityMaintain equipment availability at the highest feasible operating level, leveraging new technologies and maintenance practices.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify gaps and drive improvements.Apply reliability tools (e.g., FMEA, RBI, RCM) to optimize costs and enhance asset availability.Conduct reliability and data analysis to assess instrument performance.Manage spare parts inventory, using a criticality matrix and min/max levels.Establish and optimize instrument preventive maintenance strategies.Lead and support Management of Change (MOC) activities, including documentation updates.Support incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.Technical Support & Continuous ImprovementProvide technical leadership and support to instrumentation and electrical maintenance teams.Oversee new instrument design, installation, and integration to ensure seamless operations.Develop and maintain historical performance data to identify and address bad/worst actors.Establish calibration procedures for unique instruments (e.g., Nuclear, GWR NCR).Evaluate and recommend instrument upgrades for enhanced facility performance.Review instrument unit costs and suggest optimizations for long-term savings.Address obsolescence issues by planning upgrades and replacements.Prepare technical reports and studies as needed.Project & Budget ManagementAssist in developing the annual maintenance budget and ensure compliance with financial plans.Manage smaller maintenance and reliability initiatives, including field instrument modifications.Provide discipline engineering and design for capital and expense projects.Support major shutdowns, construction, and alteration projects with instrumentation expertise.Execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities (e.g., FAT, SAT, Loop Sells).Training & CommunicationFacilitate training for staff to align maintenance practices with industry standards.Maintain effective communication with technical, maintenance, operations, and project teams.Serve as the primary contact for instrumentation OEMs and external vendors.Develop maintenance documentation guidelines to ensure compliance and knowledge preservation.QualificationsAcademic Qualification: Bachelor’s degreeQualification Discipline: EngineeringYears of ExperienceTotal Experience: +2 Years