Instrumentation Engineer

Company: Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LLC
Skills: Executive
Experience: 1 + Years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

In order to apply for this position, applicants MUST meet the following criteria. If your resume does not match these criteria, you will not be able to apply for this position.
     

PURPOSE AND ROLE:
 

The Instrumentation Engineer will maintain and enhance refinery reliability and production through
instrumentation support. This position is responsible for instrumentation implementation and design, and automation systems interfaces. The Instrumentation Engineer reports to the Control Systems Engineering Supervisor.

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports and coordinates resources within Calumet, contractors, and suppliers

• Maintains and fosters productive relationships with engineering and construction contractors and equipment suppliers

• Project involvement from conceptual design to implementation as well as project management duties

• Communicates well with maintenance, operations, and corporate engineering and management.  Develops clear scope of work for each project

• Maintains / updates / creates instrumentation documentation; may be required to maintain or update automation systems documentation

• Provides instrumentation and automation engineering to maintenance, operations, and
  projects. This will include specifying and selecting primary elements (transmitters and switches), control and shutoff valves, reviewing and approving vendor data sheets and calculations. Review instrument installation details and work with site staff to ensure that instruments and valves are specified, installed, and operating correctly. ensure instrumentation is specified and installed correctly for hazardous areas

• Manages small instrumentation and automation capital and expense projects.  Coordinates deliverables and reviews third party work

• Develops, updates, and reviews P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument lists, and datasheets. Provides support during startups; may assist (typically by phone) instrument technicians in troubleshooting

• May work on automation projects including DCS and PLC upgrades. Works closely with controls group to ensure interface (instrumentation to control systems) requirements are
  resolved and captured

• Maintains knowledge and correctly applies industry codes and standards, including ISA and
  NEC

• Additional duties as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS:             

• B.S. Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering degree required

• Minimum 2 - 5-years of experience in instrumentation or automation systems engineering

• Experience in an oil refining or petrochemical environment preferred, but not required

• Prior field-based experience with instruments, valves, analyzers, and process control is required. Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems and interface requirements to instrumentation is required

• Prior procurement experience (developing bid lists, procurement specifications, and bid evaluations) preferred 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Solid understanding and proficiency with stage-gate project management processes

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Demonstrated commitment to personnel and process safety, environmental protection, and
  community relations

• Self-motivated, ability to take initiative and work independently

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with different priorities

About Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.

 

A Commitment to Excellence in Hydrocarbon Specialty Products

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) is a master limited partnership and a leading independent producer of high-quality, specialty hydrocarbon products in North America. Calumet processes crude oil and other feedstocks into customized lubricating oils, solvents and waxes used in consumer, industrial and automotive products; produces fuel products including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel; and provides oilfield services and products to customers throughout the United States.

 

Calumet is based in Indianapolis and produces nearly 3,500 unique specialty products used in the development of the world’s most trusted brands and products. Calumet is vertically integrated and holds a comprehensive portfolio of branded products for use in commercial, industrial, and consumer applications. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company employs approximately 1,600 people and operates 10 facilities across North America, including 9 specialty products manufacturing and production facilities. Calumet products and services are available in approximately 52 countries across the world; serving approximately 4,400 customers globally.