Instrumentation Engineer

INVISTA is currently looking for an Instrumentation Engineer to join our Operations Excellence Team based in Houston, TX. Role responsibilities will include providing leadership, direction, and support to instrumentation, equipment and systems automation and monitoring, and safety instrumented systems integrity, health, and reliability programs through the evaluation and application of experience, knowledge, technological advancements, applicable Codes and Standards, and industry best practices.

Our Team

INVISTA believes that instrumentation and instrumented systems are key to achieving our long-term goals related to the overall safety, environmental, and economic performance of our facilities. These goals include the transformation of our systems and equipment to a more automated state wherein personnel are transitioned away from the role of serving as sensors and actuators and freed up to focus on higher value-creating efforts.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement risk management strategies to identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations.
• Lead and direct efforts to manage risk to achieve the organization's strategic objectives in the areas of environmental health and safety and asset performance.
• Emphasize maintaining the integrity of our instrumentation and associated safety systems through the appropriate application of existing and industry best practice work processes. Efforts to include the review and revision of existing work processes, as needed.
• Review existing practices and methods of monitoring safety, environmental, and process performance. Work with appropriate subject matter experts and associated internal teams to affect transformation to an advanced state based on the appropriate use of monitoring and automation technologies.
• Identify, evaluate, and champion new technologies and new ways of accomplishing our safety, environmental, reliability, and economic goals.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and oversight, as needed, for the preparation of specifications, designs, scopes of work, and construction packages for instrument installations, replacements, and upgrades. Efforts may involve control systems (PLC, DCS, etc.), analyzers, transducers, wireless sensors, control valves, and regulators.
• Develop, update, and maintain applicable reliability strategies and guidance documents and help develop project justifications to address plant reliability concerns and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide SME-level assistance and support, as needed, to site-specific Management of Change (MOC) efforts.
• Partner with the site and organizational business teams to identify long-term needs and formulate frameworks for action.
• Take a leadership role and provide mentoring and coaching to less knowledgeable team members in the evaluation and application of safety instrumented systems and associated compliance methods and measures throughout Invista, including acquiring Functional Safety Engineer Certification (TUV).
• Work with peers and individuals at the various sites to facilitate the adoption, implementation, and updating of industry-leading Reliability Safety Programs and program elements (e.g., SIS, Safety Managers, IPL, SIF, critical alarms, interlocks, burner management systems, etc.).

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum of Bachelor or Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a Reliability Technical Role in a petrochemical or PSM-covered facility

What Will Put You Ahead

• Knowledge of facility/process design in tuning, engineering, and PSM standards
• Previous experience conducting root cause analysis of process control issues, identifying, and implementing corrective actions
• Previous experience working with plant networks (Server/Clients) and process control hardware
• Experience with relevant engineering software
• Previous experience applying statistical tools to identify "Bad Actor" equipment
• Working knowledge of compliance and engineering standards (NEC, NFPA, API, OSHA, ISA, EPA, etc.)
• Previous experience leading technical initiatives, troubleshooting, and projects

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From part for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf