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This individual ensures that instrumentation systems are designed, implemented, and maintained to meet process requirements, safety standards, regulatory compliance, and plant operational efficiency goals. He/She serves as subject matter expert, providing engineering guidance for capital projects, plant modifications, and complex ubleshooting efforts.\nKey Responsibilities & Duties\nDesign & Engineering:\nLead or support the development of detailed engineering designs for instrumentation systems, including: Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) development and review of instrument requirements.\nInstrument specifications, data sheets, and procurement requisitions.\nInstrument loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and termination details.\nInstrument installation details and typicals.\nControl valve sizing and specification.\nFlow element sizing and specification.\nMaterial Requisitions (MRs) and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs) for instrumentation.\n\nPerform calculations and analyses for instrument sizing, selection, and performance validation (e.g., control valve sizing, relief valve sizing where I&C interacts, flow orifice sizing).\nDevelop and maintain instrumentation standards, specifications, and best practices.\nParticipate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability), LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis), SIL (Safety Integrity Level) determination studies, and other process hazard analyses, providing expertise on instrumentation and safety instrumented systems (SIS).\nEnsure instrument designs comply with industry codes and standards (e.g., ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, NEC, ASME), and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA).\nProject Support & Execution:\nProvide comprehensive instrumentation engineering support for capital projects from conceptual design through commissioning and handover.\nReview vendor drawings, datasheets, and technical documentation for compliance with specifications and project requirements.\nParticipate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for instrument packages and control systems.\nProvide technical guidance and support during the construction, installation, calibration, and commissioning phases of projects.\nLiaise with other engineering disciplines (Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil), project management, contractors, and vendors.\nManage instrumentation-related project documentation, including as-building and handover packages.\nTechnical Support & Optimization:\nProvide advanced technical expertise and troubleshooting support for complex instrumentation issues that cannot be resolved by maintenance technicians or I&C Specialists.\nConduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurrent instrument failures or control loop performance issues.\nIdentify and recommend opportunities for instrument upgrades, technology improvements, and control loop optimizations to enhance plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and environmental performance.\nSupport control system engineers in tuning and optimizing control loops.\nEvaluate new instrument technologies and their applicability to plant processes.\nDocumentation & Data Management:\nCreate, review, and maintain accurate and up to date I&C documentation, including P&IDs, instrument index, loop sheets, calibration procedures, and as-built drawings.\nManage instrument databases and ensure data integrity.\nDevelop functional specifications and control narratives related to instrumentation.\nSafety, Reliability & Compliance:\nChampion a strong safety culture in all aspects of instrumentation design and support.\nEnsure all instrumentation designs and modifications prioritize personnel and process safety.\nParticipate in plant safety reviews and audits, offering expertise on instrument-related safeguards.\nSupport compliance with internal reliability programs and strategies for Instrumentation assets.\nMentorship & Training:\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to I&C Specialists, Controls Technicians, and less experienced engineers.\nAssist in developing and delivering training programs related to instrumentation principles, new technologies, and best practices.\nQualifications\nQualifications\nEducation:\nBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university.\nExperience:\nMinimum of 7 years of progressive experience in instrumentation engineering within a heavy industrial or process manufacturing environment (e.g., Refining, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Pulp & Paper, Pharmaceutical).\nDemonstrated experience with the full lifecycle of instrumentation projects, from conceptual design through commissioning.\nStrong background in specifying, selecting, and applying a wide range of process instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical).\nExperience with control valve sizing, selection, and performance analysis.\nExperience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design principles (e.g., IEC 61511, ISA 84) and SIL verification are highly preferred.\nTechnical Skills:\nProficient in reading and creating P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and instrument data sheets.\nStrong understanding of control loop theory, process control strategies, and PID tuning principles.\nKnowledge of various industrial communication protocols (e.g., HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, OPC).\nFamiliarity with DCS, PLC, and SCADA architectures and their interfaces with field instrumentation.\nExperience with engineering software for instrument sizing (e.g., ValveLink, Conval, Flowel) and simulation tools.\nFamiliarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., ISA, IEC, API, NEC, NFPA).\nProficiency in engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SmartPlant Instrumentation - SPI/INTOOLS is a significant plus).\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nSoft Skills & Attributes:\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reports, specifications, and presentations.\nStrong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, operations, maintenance, and external vendors.\nDetail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.\nSelf-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.\nStrong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.\nAbility to mentor and develop junior engineers or technical staff.\nPhysical Demands & Work Environment\nPrimarily office-based, with significant time spent in the plant environment for project support, troubleshooting, and site visits.\nAbility to conduct plant walk-downs, which may include climbing ladders, stairs, and working in elevated areas.\nMay require occasional exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures.\nRequires the ability to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection.\nMay involve occasional travel to vendor sites or other company locations.\nOccasional support during plant outages, turnarounds, or emergencies may be required.\nLSB Chemical L.L.C. is 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In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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