Commissioning Instrument & Controls Engineer

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We are hiring an Instrument/Controls Engineer. This position collaborates with the Engineering Manager and works closely with the Commissioning team, Operations, and Technical Management. This role oversees Instrument/Controls activities for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup, ensuring proper system installation and commissioning to maintain plant reliability across technologies such as ASU, HYCO, POX, Ammonia, H2 Electrolysis, and CO2.

• Lead Instrument/Controls commissioning and startup, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and Critical Safety Circuit (CSC) validations.
• Review and develop Inspection Test Reports (ITRs) and track punch items.
• Perform Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments and ensure quality assurance during construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to improve operating and control strategies.
• Provide technical support for new installations, modifications, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Lead investigations and implement corrective actions for safety and reliability issues.
• Supervise contractors and ensure adherence to safety and reliability standards.
• Requirements:
• Engineering degree or 10+ years of experience in process automation, particularly in chemical/refinery/gas plants.
• Expertise in Siemens PCS7 Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and process instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience in commissioning, startup, and maintenance in gas or petrochemical industries.
• Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), SCADA, and IT infrastructure is desirable.
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• We are hiring an Instrument & Controls Engineer to lead a team of Technicians in completing pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup tasks. Ensure the effective preparation of Instrument & Controls systems in the facility by performing maintenance activities on low-voltage equipment.
• The Instrument/Controls Engineer collaborates with the Engineering Manager and closely works with the Commissioning team, Operations, and PDO's Technical Management. They are responsible for driving and performing Instrument/Controls activities for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup. The Engineer ensures the proper installation and commissioning of systems to maintain plant reliability and availability as per design. This role supports facilities spanning multiple technologies such as ASU, HYCO, POX, Ammonia, H2 Electrolysis, and CO2, along with ancillary equipment.

• Provide and maintain a safe work environment, demonstrating leadership with all company and industry safe work processes to prevent all injuries
• Complete hands-on Instrument & Controls commissioning and startup activities including troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and test activities
• Provide Instrument & Controls support during the commissioning of the plants, maintaining accurate document control and monitoring quality assurance initiatives to uphold the history going forward
• Lead Instrument & Controls commissioning and startup efforts to ensure safety, reliability, and maintainability of the Instrument & Controls equipment
• Complete Critical Safety Circuit (CSC) validations for the units being commissioned
• Review and develop Inspection Test Reports (ITRs), using a completions tool to track punch items and progress
• Perform Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments and verification
• Offer engineering support and prepare punch lists during the construction and commissioning phases, ensuring accurate document control and quality assurance initiatives
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to identify gaps and scope of improvements in operating and control strategies to achieve productivity targets
• Ensure availability and record-keeping of the most updated detailed engineering specifications for the procurement of Instrument & Controls systems components and equipment
• Assist with engineering input for the development and maintenance of Instrument & Controls systems and equipment standards, procedures, inspection contracts, and guidelines for selecting contractors.
• Provide technical support for new installations, plant modifications, operations, and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and Air Products' safety and technical standards.
• Provide technical support and safety leadership for Management of Change (MOC), Operational Hazard Reviews (OPHR), and other safety-related initiatives
• Lead investigations and Root Cause Analysis to identify and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Ensure the safety of all personnel onsite by applying the Air Products Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, etc., contributing to building the Air Products safety culture
• Understand Environmental Regulatory requirements
• Support Instrument & Controls construction and commissioning activities
• Ensure that Air Products meets the standards for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and customer services
• Monitor and complete preventative and corrective maintenance activities for Instrument & Controls equipment commissioning to achieve safety and reliability targets
• Maintain equipment commissioning document integrity through accurate technical reports
• Supervise and assist Instrument & Controls contractors with site-related activities, ensuring the safety and reliability philosophy is followed
• Take charge of the commissioning technician and engineering teams, addressing issues and completing cost-effective solutions to meet project objectives regarding safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility in product supply.
• Facilitate operations excellence and customer satisfaction through commissioning productivity, reliability, quality, and cost-reduction efforts
• Provide Instrument & Controls commissioning support, participate in incident investigations, and conduct Root Cause Analysis to implement sustainable corrective actions
• Exhibit exceptional organizational, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills, establishing credibility and respect across the organization
• Collaborate closely with the commissioning team and engineering to ensure alignment with project objectives

Requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Seeking candidates with a minimum of 10 years of experience in process automation, particularly in chemical/refinery/gas plant maintenance/inspection/engineering. Additional detailed engineering and field experience is a plus.
• At least 10 years of hands-on Instrument & Controls Engineering experience in gas, petrochemical, or related industries
• Experience in Air Separation, HYCO (SMR and POX), Ammonia, and CO2 facility commissioning is a plus
• Proven technical and practical problem-solving skills with a good business sense
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, teamwork, and decision-making skills, with clear and effective communication abilities
• Strong oral and written skills, with the ability to communicate commissioning activities to the Commissioning management team daily
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a working knowledge of Completions/Turnover package systems is an advantage
• Ability to read single-line drawings, P&IDs, ladder logic, wiring schematics, and other technical documentation
• Troubleshooting and maintenance knowledge of Siemens PCS7 Distributed Control System (DCS) is required, with additional programming proficiency in Siemens PCS7, Step7, and WinCC being a plus
• Hands-on ability to configure, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair various plant process instrumentation
• Fundamental understanding of computer networks is desirable
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with logical and systematic thinking
• Knowledge and understanding of principles such as Safety Integrity Level (SIL), Safety Instrumented System (SIS), Safety Instrumented Function (SIF), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Hands-on knowledge of construction and commissioning tools, process plant instrumentation, test and calibration equipment, control systems, analyzers, control and switch valves, fabrication and wiring of instrumentation equipment
• Experience with high and low voltage systems, including troubleshooting and repair of motors, transformers, gas circuit breakers, solenoids, switches, and relays
• Knowledgeable in IT infrastructure with the ability to troubleshoot and communicate level 1 and level 2 issues
• Experience in commissioning and startup support, project work, plant operations, and maintenance efforts
• Understanding of local environmental and health and safety requirements
• Familiarity with vendor contracts and shop support in the region is desirable

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