Southwest Research Institute

This position will fill a role in supporting design, build, commissioning, and operations of pilot plants by designing, implementing, installing, testing, and troubleshooting process control systems and instrumentation. Train technicians and engineers to maintain pilot plant area and operations with a high degree of technical success.. Design, implement, install, test, and troubleshooting process control systems and instrumentation for pilot plants and unit operations for chemical or refinery systems.. 1-3 years: Experience as a process controls/instrumentation engineer in the pilot plant fabrication and operation, refining, or petrochemical industries, computer skills, virtual meeting platforms, Word, and related.. Experience Designing electrical systems, drawingwiring diagrams, and interpreting piping and instrumentation diagrams; instrumentation and AC/DC power equipment.

instrumentation engineer

Who We Are:
 
Our team has expertise in Design Engineering, Procurement, and construction of various scale pilot plants. Come join us!
 
 Objectives of this Role:
 
<ul><li>This position will fill a role in supporting design, build, commissioning, and operations of pilot plants by designing, implementing, installing, testing, and troubleshooting process control systems and instrumentation</li><li>Be a leader in training, procurement, and inventory control for process controls and instrumentation of pilot plants, with expertise in technical areas of the research (electrification, etc).</li><li>Train technicians and engineers to maintain pilot plant area and operations with a high degree of technical success.</li><li>Emphasis on department safety culture, waste disposal, procedures, ISO.</li><li>Increased utilization by supporting existing large projects and conducting business development for existing and new areas.</li><li>Conduct strategic business development activities.</li></ul> 
 
 Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
 
<ul><li>Design, implement, install, test, and troubleshooting process control systems and instrumentation for pilot plants and unit operations for chemical or refinery systems.</li><li>Plan and conduct research and process development work in chemical, gas, and petroleum areas.</li><li>Support facility turnarounds, including scope development, planning, reviews, material selection and execution of work scopes, operator training, procedure development, laboratory upkeep, maintenance, and safety review/document preparation.</li><li>Department safety emphasis.</li><li>Provide technical assistance/troubleshooting assistance in resolving instrument operations and maintenance problems.</li><li>Communicate with vendors, clients, and operators to set up equipment and construct systems for new processes.</li><li>Promote and secure new work as trained through mentorship and internal business development training.</li><li>Provide technical supervision to other engineers, technicians, and analysts. Emphasis on proposal writing and publications.</li></ul> 
 
 Requirements:
 
<ul><li>Requires a Bachelors or a Masters in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and other related Engineering disciplines with related experience</li><li>Shift work required.</li><li>1-3 years: Experience as a process controls/instrumentation engineer in the pilot plant fabrication and operation, refining, or petrochemical industries, computer skills, virtual meeting platforms, Word, and related.</li><li>High attention to detail in calculations, design, and operations.</li><li>Must be able to understand process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, I/O diagrams, and process control strategies.</li><li>Must be able to develop electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.</li><li>1-3 years: Must be able to communicate clearly and interface with clients or potential clients as needed in the course of the project or proposal process.</li><li>Must be able to conduct tasks in parallel.</li><li>Experience with actual hands-on operations of processes and test systems is preferred.</li><li>Experience Designing electrical systems, drawingwiring diagrams, and interpreting piping and instrumentation diagrams; instrumentation and AC/DC power equipment.</li><li>Experience troubleshooting and resolving design challenges.</li><li>A valid/clear driver's license is required</li></ul> 

 
 

 
 Special Requirements:
 
Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.
 Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas 


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