Job Title: I&E Engineer

Job Description: Element Staffing is recruiting for an I&E Engineer for a very reputable chemical company in SE Houston. The I&E Engineer is responsible for the continuous improvement of maintenance systems, equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, quality programs, reduction of maintenance cost, and project technical support for assigned production units. Work within the plant safety, environmental programs and interact with all levels of plant and non-plant personnel as required to perform duties and responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Establish a thorough technical understanding of all I&E components and systems.
• Assemble, assimilate, and classify all relevant vendor information pertaining to these I&E components and systems.
• Develop I&E Maintenance technician training.
• Define the spare parts, tools, and facilities, and develop the inspection, repair and reconditioning procedures required to allow proper maintenance.
• Advise on the development of all applicable third-party maintenance service contracts.
• Be on call to provide technical support when needed.
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on I&E component and system failures, develop and recommend corrective action proposals.
• Advise and assist on-site electricians, instrument technicians, planners and maintenance supervisors on I&E component and system re-conditionings and repairs. Advise on modifications and improvements of maintenance re-conditioning and repair procedures and practices.
• Keep all relevant re-conditioning and repair procedures, vendor information, specifications, and standards up to date, adapt to evolutions in available technology & lessons learned from corrective maintenance where appropriate.
• Develop a risk-based inspection program proposal.
• Monitor critical equipment and assist in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
• Gather and classify all data and information pertaining to I&E component and system failures and failure frequencies.
• Perform all necessary analysis, conduct all necessary investigations involving vendors and subject matter specialists as needed to identify failure modes, and classify all findings.

Additional Information:

• Years of Experience: 5-10 years in an industrial facility plus 3 years of process instrumentation troubleshooting
• Education: BS Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)
• Compensation: DOE
• Assignment Type: Direct hire
• Location: Houston, TX