Instrumentation Engineer - Petrochemical

Job Description

Job Description

Burrow Global is seeking to hire four (4) results-driven Instrumentation Engineers for a 12 month in-plant assignment with a petrochemical plant in Deer Park, TX.

The successful candidate will design, implement, commission, and maintain instrumentation systems that monitor and control chemical processes. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant facilities in compliance with industry standards and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, specify, and select instrumentation and control hardware (P&ID development / support, field devices, control valves, actuators, transmitters, receivers, PLC, DCS, ESD, SIS) for petrochemical processes.
• Develop and maintain process control philosophies, instrumentation standards, tagging conventions, datasheets, and instrument index (I / I+T) standards in alignment with project and site requirements.
• Create and review instrument specifications, datasheets, installation drawings, loop diagrams (P&IDs), cable schedules, instrument lists, and calibration procedures.
• Perform instrument sizing and control valve calculations, including flow, pressure, temperature, and process performance considerations.
• Participate in hazard and operability studies (HAZOP / HAZID) and ensure instrumentation integrity for safety-critical systems (SIS, ESG / EFS, F&G).
• Lead instrument design deliverables for new plants, debottlenecks, debottlenecking studies, and revamps; support front-end loading (FEL) and detail design phases.
• Develop and execute FAT / SAT, commissioning test plans, and startup assistance for instrumentation systems.
• Configure and adjust PLC / DCS systems, create control logic, and implement instrumentation calibration and maintenance strategies.
• Support instrument loop checking, commissioning, and FAT / SAT, including instrument loop check sheets and commissioning handover packages.
• Establish and monitor maintenance plans for instrumentation assets (calibration schedules, preventive maintenance, spares management, retrofit planning).
• Collaborate with process engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, safety engineers, and operations to optimize process performance and reliability.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and MOC requests impacting instrumentation and provide input for risk assessments and change control.
• Participate in project scheduling, cost estimation, and procurement activities for instrumentation equipment and services.
• Maintain as-built documentation, vendor data, technical manuals, and CMMS entries; ensure accurate instrument tagging and data integrity.
• Support incident investigations (RCIs) related to instrumentation and provide root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related Engineering discipline. Advanced coursework or certifications in instrumentation, control systems, or process safety are a plus.

Experience : 7+ years of experience in instrumentation and control within the petrochemical, oil & gas, or refining industries.

Experience with capital projects, plant commissioning, or operations is required

Active TWIC Card is required.

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