SR. E&I ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Perform duties related to identification and managing asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business
operations. The Sr. E&I Engineering Specialist will participate in troubleshooting of problematic instruments and
electrical systems. The Specialist will provide guidance and advice to the maintenance and engineering teams for
solutions towards repairs, or replacements, that ensure reliability of the operating facility. The Specialist will
coordinate with the maintenance teams to build equipment databases, PM programs, critical spare inventories, bad
actor tracking, and asset integrity programs.
Your scope of responsibility
- Serve as a member of cross-functional team to resolve equipment problems, investigate incidents, and
improve reliability.
- Provide competent coverage for issues concerning site instrumentation, control systems and electrical
systems including Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controls and Supervisory Control,
Data Acquisition Systems, electrical substations, UPSs, and the electrical distribution system.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
- Works with Project Engineering to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified
installations. The Specialist is responsible for adhering to the Life Cycle Asset Management
(LCAM) process throughout the entire life cycle of new assets.
- Participates in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans.
Participates in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical suppliers and
maintenance service providers. Develops acceptance tests and inspection criteria.
- Participates in the final check out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing
that will ensure adherence to functional specifications.
- Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities,
controls, and safety/security systems.
- Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops, monitors, and refines an Asset Maintenance
Plan that includes:
- Value-added preventive maintenance tasks
- Effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify
and isolate inherent reliability problems.
- Provides input to a Risk Management Plan that will anticipate reliability-related, and non-reliability-
related risks that could adversely impact plant operation.
- Produce and review preventative maintenance procedures for E&I site equipment.
- Assists in solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations.
These problems include capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance issues. To fulfill this responsibility
the Specialist applies:
- Data analysis techniques that can include Statistical Process Control, Reliability modeling and prediction,
Fault Tree Analysis, Weibull Tree Analysis, Six Sigma (6σ) Methodology, Root-cause and Root-Cause
Failure Analysis (RCA, RCFA), Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
- Works with Production to perform analyses of assets including asset utilization, overall equipment
effectiveness, remaining useful life & other parameters that define operating condition, reliability, and
costs of assets.
- Assist in root cause failure analysis on critical equipment failures.
- Perform component failure analysis as required.
- Review project design packages for proper design regarding reliability, application, and maintenance.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of the preventative maintenance program.
- Develop, review, and maintain equipment specifications as related to purchasing, installation,
operation, and maintenance/repairs.
- Develop and implement alterations and revisions to equipment to improve the business performance of
operating units.
- Provide various reports as needed.
- Present a professional image at all times to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation for the
company.
- Assists other Departments and other administrative personnel as necessary.
- Initiate and follow through MOCs.
- Must be willing to be available 24/7 on short notice to support plant operations.
- Must be able to work extended hours during plant outages and emergencies.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
What you bring to OCI
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAINING
- Technical or higher degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, Control or Automation Discipline
required.
- Ten years or more experience required. Experience must be as company owners’ employee in a continuous
process industry, preferably chemicals or oil refining.
PREFERRED
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking or in writing so others will understand.
- Must be self-motivated and possess skills to identify and solve unusual problems.
- Must be capable of making decisions and recommendations with minimal supervision.
- Must be willing to spend time in the field as required.
- Ability to use computers and computer systems utilizing standard software (i.e., Microsoft Suite, AutoCad)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and
technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and
production of various goods and services.
- Capital projects and expenditures experience.
- Commissioning experience is a plus.
- Experience in SAP or similar maintenance programs a plus.
- Experience with PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers).
- Graphics programming experience (HMI).
- Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and
other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning
and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Complex Problem Solving — identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop
and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose
the most appropriate one.
- Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations,
and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-
solving and decision-making.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to
improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a
problem.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve
solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things
in different ways.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that
make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
(includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through
spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Negotiation – Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- Regulations – Knowledge of laws and any applicable agency rules.
- Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands,
and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Detail-oriented – minimizes errors and recognizes errors made by others.
- Teamwork – the position requires working well in a team environment and being able to work with a diverse
group of people.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
SOFTWARE
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
PHYSICAL
- Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to sit for prolonged amounts of time required.
- Ability to effectively communicate through various means required.
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Work is performed within an office environment, including office equipment – such as computers,
telephones, and copiers.
- Work is performed in the “field”, requiring proper safety equipment.
- Requires passing by industrial equipment on way to office.
- Noise levels are typically moderate.
TRAVEL
- Less than 10% of the time.
WORK SCHEDULE
- 5 Days/Week, 8 hours/Day
- Remote Work When Approved by Supervisor
- Work Schedule Requirements to Vary Based on Facility Work Load and Onsite Requirements
OCI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.