Instrument Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY Provide Instrumentation Engineering functions for the Reliability Engineering team. Utilizes sound judgment in the development and management of engineered specifications and selections for a variety of applications. Should be able to multi-task within multiple project requirements at once.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation or Control Systems Engineering required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years related industrial experience preferred
• Practical knowledge of instrumentation and analytical systems
• Technical understanding of refining processes preferred
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong orientation to customer service
• Fluent in English, oral and written required
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide technical expertise for the specification, design, purchase, installation and commissioning of instrument, electronic and pneumatic instrumentation, field instrumentation, analyzers and emergency shutdown systems.
• Provide ongoing technical support to operations and maintenance departments on instrumentation problems.
• Lead and manage the plantwide Instrument Bad Actor Program to enhance overall instrument reliability.
• Preparation and modification of instrument drawings, data sheets, IO wiring diagrams, P&IDs, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs.
• Provide quality control and design reviews of new projects that involve instrumentation to drive refinery best practices and preferred supplier selections to engineering standards and practices.
• Evaluates designs, specifies and makes cost estimates to prepare and submit project AFEs.
• Oversees varying complexity of instrument projects.
• Technical ownership of plants instrumentation specification sheet database.
• Fosters an atmosphere for personal achievement and teamwork both within and outside the Department.
• Champion new innovative and visionary technologies that are cost effective and value driven to meet the competitive needs of the Refinery.
• Drive instrument reliability and value-addition in all aspects of equipment lifecycle.
• Participates in cross functional area reliability teams.
• Assists with development of PM, PDM and CBM policies and procedures.
• Research and monitor upcoming technology changes to improve future strategies within the Refinery.
• Regularly communicate with supervisor, work progress, concerns and questions.
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.

Please note that this list is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties/responsibilities but an overview of the like tasks that this person will be required to be able to execute.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, Reliability and Operating Excellence.
• Consistently work to improve instrument reliability through projects and proper communications with the maintenance, operations, technical services and capital projects.
• Take technical ownership for Smart Plant Instrumentation. Maintain accurate and up to date in compliance with company standards and procedures. Preparation and modification of instrument drawings, data sheets, IO wiring diagrams, P&IDs, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs.
• Assist in training Instrument Specialists and Technicians to broaden knowledge and experience.
• Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors and support sustainable reliability.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply.