IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Reliability Engineer for our client, a well-established and highly respected chemical manufacturing organization operating a large-scale continuous process production facility.This is a critical technical leadership opportunity created as the result of a planned retirement and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to become the site's primary subject matter expert for instrumentation, controls, electrical systems, and reliability engineering initiatives.The ideal candidate will possess strong instrumentation, controls, and process automation expertise combined with a solid understanding of electrical power distribution systems and reliability engineering principles. This individual will play a key role in supporting plant reliability, process safety, operational performance, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.POSITION OVERVIEWReporting into Engineering and Operations Leadership, the Instrumentation & Electrical Reliability Engineer will serve as the facility's primary technical resource for instrumentation, process controls, electrical distribution systems, and reliability improvement activities.This highly visible role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Project Teams, Contractors, and Utility Providers to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical manufacturing assets. The successful candidate will lead troubleshooting efforts, support process safety initiatives, drive reliability improvements, and provide technical guidance on instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems throughout the facility.In addition to supporting plant-wide reliability initiatives, this individual will serve as the primary technical liaison with the local electrical utility provider and play a significant role in supporting capital projects, equipment upgrades, system modernization efforts, and long-term asset management strategies.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESInstrumentation, Controls & Reliability EngineeringProvide technical leadership and support for instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems throughout the facilityLead troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts involving instrumentation, control systems, electrical equipment, and process automation systemsDevelop and implement reliability improvement strategies for critical instrumentation and electrical assetsSupport plant uptime, reliability, and operational performance initiativesPerform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring failuresDevelop reliability-centered maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiativesElectrical Systems & Power DistributionProvide technical support for electrical power distribution systems and infrastructureMCCs (Motor Control Centers)VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)MotorsTransformersSubstationsUPS SystemsElectrical Distribution EquipmentSingle-Line DiagramsElectrical SchematicsWiring DiagramsEquipment RecordsServe as the primary technical liaison with the local electrical utility providerProcess Safety & ComplianceParticipate in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, hazard reviews, and risk assessmentsSupport Management of Change (MOC) processes including documentation updates, programming validation, implementation, and trainingEnsure compliance with applicable safety, reliability, and regulatory requirementsSupport Safety Instrumented System (SIS) initiatives and functional safety programsAssist with reliability and process safety audits as requiredCapital Projects & Technical SupportSupport capital projects from concept development through startup and commissioningReview engineering design packages and project documentation to ensure compliance with engineering standards and operational requirementsSupport Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and project execution activitieslis>Coordinate activities with contractors, engineering firms, vendors, utility providers, and internal stakeholdersProvide technical support for equipment upgrades, modernization projects, and infrastructure improvementsMaintenance & Continuous ImprovementDevelop and improve preventative and predictive maintenance programsMaintain critical equipment strategies and reliability metricsEstablish and monitor KPIs related to equipment reliability and maintenance effectivenessSupport long-term asset management and lifecycle planning initiativesIdentify opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency, and operational performanceQUALIFICATIONSRequiredBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMinimum 4+ years of experience in Instrumentation, Electrical, or I&E Reliability Engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environmentStrong knowledge of:InstrumentationProcess ControlsElectrical Power DistributionReliability Engineering MethodologiesExperience with:PLCsControl SystemsInterlocksSafety Instrumented Systems (SIS)Experience conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)Ability to read and interpret:P&IDsPFDsInstrument Loop DrawingsElectrical SchematicsStrong troubleshooting, communication, project management, and organizational skillsPreferredChemical, Petrochemical, Refining, Polymer, Pulp & Paper, or other Continuous Process Manufacturing experienceExperience supporting capital projects from design through startup and commissioningWorking knowledge of:ANSIISAIECAPINFPANEC StandardsFamiliarity with IEC 61511, Functional Safety, and Safety Instrumented SystemsNFPA 70E TrainingEngineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) designationWHAT OUR CLIENT IS LOOKING FORHighly technical and hands‑on reliability professionalStrong instrumentation and controls expertiseProven troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilitiesEffective communicator and cross‑functional team playerSelf‑starter capable of managing multiple prioritiesStrong safety focus and commitment to operational excellenceLong‑term contributor seeking a highly visible technical leadership opportunityWHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?Critical technical leadership position created due to a planned retirementOutstanding leadership team and highly collaborative workplace cultureOpportunity to become the site's primary Instrumentation & Electrical Reliability subject matter expertHigh visibility role with significant impact on plant reliability, safety, and operational performanceStable, well‑established manufacturing operation with strong long‑term growth outlookOpportunity to influence capital projects, modernization initiatives, and long‑term reliability strategiesExcellent career development and advancement potential within a highly respected organization#J-18808-Ljbffr