Requisition ID: 24662Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.Job DescriptionMaintenance Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) EngineerThe Maintenance Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer plays a dual role—supporting both the Maintenance team and a cross‑functional Plant team that includes engineers, chemists, researchers and technologists. The Engineer maintains the site's electrical and instrument infrastructure and equipment. Instrumentation work includes flow, level, temperature, weigh systems and control valves. They also support programmable logic controller (PLC) work and Distributed Control System (DCS) programming.Baton Rouge has R&D and manufacturing capabilities. A dedicated team performs fundamental research and product development in laboratories, pilot plants, scale‑up, and full‑scale manufacturing.The Maintenance Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer is located in Baton Rouge, LA and reports to the Maintenance Reliability Leader, working a straight‑day, 9/80 schedule.ResponsibilitiesPlant I&E support – troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical & DCS issues.Assist and support plant & lab instrumentation and control systems such as Foxboro and Emerson Delta V.Maintain plant quality critical instruments & weigh scales.Analyze existing instrumentation and determine if the selected equipment is the best available for the intended application; ensure proper preventive maintenance schedules are in place.Assist in the design and implementation of Safety Instrumented Systems.Maintain assigned tasks within the plant Management of Change (MOC) system for electrical, instrument and DCS changes.Actively participate in site environmental, health and safety initiatives.Physical Requirements And EnvironmentAbility to follow safety protocols and standards while working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials.Ability to work in a high‑hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.Must be willing to wear PPE (person‑protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full‑face respirator.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.Experience in electrical and/or instrumentation design or maintenance.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the design, selection and application of process control equipment such as level, pressure, flow, low‑voltage power equipment (breakers, relays, starters, transformers, etc).Demonstrated experience with technical problem‑solving skills, failure analysis and maintenance.Experience with SAP Maintenance.Experience with DCS programming.PSM (Process Safety Management) and SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) experience.Experience with safe work practices, industry standards and regulations.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance.Life Insurance and Disability.Grace Wellness Program.Flexible Workplace.Retirement Plans (401(k) with Company Match).Paid Vacation and Holidays.Parental Leave.Tuition Reimbursement.Company Donation Match Program.Equal Opportunity Employer StatementW. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr