Instrument & Electrical Engineer

OQ Chemicals Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of OQ Chemicals. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 OQ Chemicals employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Job purpose

Provide engineering, design, and management for projects of various sizes, primarily at the Bay City Plant. Occasional support for the Bishop site will also be required.

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, and  HSE standards

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Lead technical design of Instrument/Electrical projects, conforming to applicable codes and standards.
• Manage small projects related to plant reliability improvements.
• Stewardship and technical review of Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Stewardship and technical review of Plant Standards regarding Instrumentation and Electrical
• Perform technical review of instrumented systems designs and modifications.
• Work closely in a team atmosphere with various functional roles in the routine and non-routine repair of instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis of failed components.
• Preliminary economic evaluation of cost reduction or revenue generation project opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance to Operations and Maintenance personnel.
• Define and utilize (or have desire to learn) mathematical models, evaluate experimental or plant data, and recommend solutions to process control problems using this data.
• Provide support as required for troubleshooting existing process control applications.
• Support the process control group as necessary to implement new analog, digital and supervisory process control strategies.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Background and experience

• 3+ years of relevant work experience.

• Knowledge of process instrumentation including process monitoring devices, control valves, and/or distributed control systems.

• Knowledge of performing commissioning/functional checks

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance system and their administration.

• SAP experience, specifically project systems (PS) module.

Desired:

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of ladder and function block logic and workings of Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Knowledge of OQ Work Processes.

Competencies and skills

• Strong desire to work in a leading edge industrial environment with a strong focus on safety, reliability and efficiency.

• Ability to multitask and handle multiple simultaneous assignments.
• Ability to work as a self-directed individual.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate across all levels of the Organization.
• Ability to work with other groups such as Construction and Operations.
• Ability to work in a team based environment.
• Ability to lead a team towards a common goal.
• Ability to work in both an office and field environment

OQ Chemicals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Equity Health Fund for health and dependent care
• Disability Benefits
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off for a balanced life
• Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match