Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Job Title: Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Classification: Full Time, Salary, Exempt

Department: Engineering

Location: New Castle, DE

Direct Supervisor: Director of Engineering

Job Summary: The Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer is responsible for developing, planning, and managing plant capital projects particularly as they relate to electrical, instrumentation and controls of chemical processes. This position will be a technical resource for the entire engineering team and plant maintenance staff as it relates to the troubleshooting of process electrical, instrumentation and controls problems. All work associated with the position must be administered within the confines of Process Safety Management initiatives. This position will interact with all levels of company employees and frequent contact with Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Superintendent, and upper management as well as Engineering Firms and Contract Organizations. The Position is multi-tasking with changing priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None internally but will be required to lead and direct contractors.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support, advise and develop annual capital expenditure plans that support business growth within a PSM driven environment and maintain control of expenditure for assigned projects.
• Define scope and develop drawings (P&ID’s, Single Line, Electrical Schematics for Motor Control, Isometrics and others) supporting projects ensuring that scope capture HSE&S requirements, adhere to established technical standards, and coordinate with manufacturing outages.
• Support plant Process Control Systems by making minor programming changes/upgrades and direct programming upgrades for DCS, PLC, and HMI applications.
• Submit Capital Expenditure Requests (CapX) for major projects, track and control expenditures, and prepare progress reports.
• Develop standards for companywide implementation in the design and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Develop priority list, provide technical expertise, and work with EH&S Department to bring facilities into and then maintain NFPA70e compliance as well as other safety requirements.
• Review and update electrical, instrument and control drawings as necessary to support projects as well as PSM initiatives.
• Enhance the procedures and maintain accurate records for equipment and develop procedures to further strengthen engineering controls in coordination with the CMMS Administrative directives and vision.
• Prepare bid packages for project work and eventually award, procure materials and manage the construction, connection, and commissioning of projects.
• Coordinate capital project changes using PSM tools such as Management of Change (MOC’s), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA’s), Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR) and other related processes.
• Evaluate equipment and process performance and search for recommendations for improvements through data driven initiatives.
• Learn, understand, and make recommendations on plant operations.
• Assist other management or maintenance team members with technical support to improve skills, techniques, or procedures as required.
• Must be available for occasional after-hours call-ins to support emergency plant operations or system failures and travel to other locations in support of projects and initiatives as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and well as AutoCAD Electrical
• Assist in and recommend training programs for engineering and maintenance teams.
• Ability to work with limited supervision while meeting plant objectives.
• Must be able to pass a 10 panel controlled substance testing and random testing after that.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation check and maintain in good standing order, as per TSA’s TWIC criteria.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may require occasional travel to vendors, seminars, and other company sites to collaborate with internal and external team members at different locations.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this role.

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of Engineering and Project Management in the Electrical/Instrumentation and Controls of Chemical Operations preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Technology or related field.
• Experience with medium and low voltage AC/DC power distribution systems, including the use of electrical testing equipment and proper diagnostic methods.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Process Safety Management (PSM), ISO standards, and SCADA systems is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, periodically bending and twisting and frequently applying a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to work in various environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, and noise.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this position description is intended to reflect the position's activities and requirements accurately, management reserves the right to modify, and or remove duties as necessary. This is a Safety Sensitive Position within the organization.

Kuehne is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)