Instrument Engineer

Job description

Role synopsis

The BP Cherry Point is currently seeking an Instrumentation Engineer (IE) to serve as a member of the Cherry Point Reliability Team that supports the delivery of cost-effective, safe, environmentally sound, and reliable unit operations.

In this role you will utilize leading edge technologies in the monitoring, evaluation, maintenance, repair, selection, and upgrading of instrumentation and instrument standards to maximize unit availability and performance. The IE will work with other engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel, as well as industry experts, in both project and day-to-day support roles.

The Instrument Engineers function in a variety of roles within the Cherry Point Business Unit and within the Engineering Team including: Technical Support, Trouble-Shooting, Instrument Design, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Project Engineering, and Special Projects. In this role you will be subject to emergency call out as well as Turnaround work schedules.
Req ID

85547BR
Location

United States - Washington - Blaine
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

Yes - Domestic (In country) only
Travel required

Yes - up to 10%
Key accountabilities

·  Provides technical support for maintenance activities to unit operations and the instrument shop
·  Assists in the planning and execution of turnaround instrumentation activities
·  Provides technical review for capital projects
·  Identifying and managing instrumentation reliability improvement opportunities
·  Work within multi-discipline team to identify reliability improvement opportunities
·  Identify and support the development, execution, and implementation of projects in support of the Site and Business Unit strategic objectives
·  Assists in upkeep of site technical standards
About BP

BP is one of the world's leading integrated oil and gas companies. With a workforce of nearly 85,000 employees, BP operates or markets its products in more than 80 countries. BP provides millions of Americans with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving, and petrochemicals for everyday products. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

BP's downstream operations refine, transport, sell and trade crude oil and petroleum products. In North America, we are a major oil refiner and market 15 billion gallons of gas to consumers at our branded retail sites every year. BP has large, modern refineries in Cherry Point, WA; Toledo, OH; and Whiting, IN. These three refineries, with total capacity for processing nearly 1 million barrels of crude oil every day, are part of a worldwide network of 15 BP refineries.
Application close date

30-Oct-2017
Sub-category

Instrument/Control/Electric Engineering
Job category

Engineering
Countries (State/Region)

United States - Washington
Disclaimer

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Essential experience and job requirements

·  Minimum 3 plus years in Instrument Engineering or related experience in a chemical plant, refinery or equivalent environment.
·  Experience supporting maintenance, reliability, process or project engineering is essential.
·  Engineering skills in troubleshooting/specifying instrument and electrical equipment, and DCS, PLC and/or SIS equipment, associated with process equipment i.e. pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, compressors, piping.
·  Must have strong computer, Logic, PLC programming skills
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Eligibility Requirements

If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.

Desired profile

Essential Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Technical Engineering or Equivalent Degree.
Desirable criteria and qualifications

·  Experience with refinery process equipment such as heaters, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and process piping
·  Experience with DCS, PLC and SIS hardware and software is preferred
·  TUV or SIS certification or other certifications