INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
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I&E Reliability Engineer
INEOS Olefins and Polymers USA
Job title : I&E Reliability Engineer
Salary : $89,212 - $152,787 commensurate with experience
Location : Alvin, Texas
Organizational context and job purpose
The Olefins & Polymers USA division of INEOS USA LLC (O&P) ranks among North America's largest producers of olefins and polyolefins. Within this division, the Pipeline Supply Organization (PSO) manages the Stratton Ridge (SR) salt dome storage facility, the Hobbs Fractionation Complex (HFC), and over 500 miles of pipelines in the South Texas area. The Hobbs Fractionation Complex is responsible for separating Y-Grade NGLs and producing C2s, C3s, and C4+, playing a crucial role in the CBW supply portfolio. The Stratton Ridge salt dome storage facility stores various feedstocks and products, seamlessly integrating with the pipeline systems for efficient transport and distribution.
How the Role Fits In :
This position is responsible to maintain and improve the safety and reliability of the electrical distribution equipment and instrumentation throughout the site. The IE Engineer will be a technical resource to maintenance and engineering, contribute to a safe working environment and be engaged with daily issues, compliance, project support, and the long-term reliability strategy. The Instrument & Electrical Engineer is a highly autonomous member of the PSO Integrity team and will provide support to Hobbs, Stratton Ridge and Pipelines. The engineer will report to the Integrity Manager.
Responsibilities AND Accountabilities
Accountability 1 : Safety Health Environmental (SHE)
- Coordinates team's SHE activities and meetings, to ensure compliance with SHE policies, procedures, and Process Safety Management
- Ensures safety performance of team within area of responsibility
- Supports environmental activities to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations while focusing efforts to reduce emissions for permitting as applicable
- Promotes the commitment to operate assets with no harm to people and to the environment by visibly demonstrating Safety Leadership
- Supports HAZOPs and SHE compliance audits by ensuring resources are available to participate and resolve recommendations through to completion
- Ensures resolution of Management of Changes (MOC's), Hazop's and SHE related action items
Accountability 2 : Pipeline Operation and Maintenance
Assist the site I&E maintenance team as an engineering resourceLead and / or serve on root cause failure analysis and incident investigation teamsDevelop detailed work scopes for engineered projectsDevelop maintenance work procedures and preventive maintenance proceduresDemonstrate knowledge of NEC, NESC, NFPA 70B, and NFPA 70EWorking knowledge of power system analysis and protective relaysInvestigate instrument failures and issue recommendations to eliminate further occurrencesParticipate in Process Safety Management processProvide engineering support for SIS implementation projects, TARs, and capital projectsProvide troubleshooting assistance for unusual or persistent I&E problemsApply site I&E engineering technical procedures and national standardsWork with operations, engineering, and technicians to identify and prioritize reliability improvementRead instrumentation loop sheets, P&ID drawings, one and three-line drawingsRead function block, ladder logic, and responsible for PLC program and narrative changesSize and select instruments and control valvesStrong interpersonal and communication skillsCommunicate daily with operations and maintenance people in the fieldBe available off hours to support significant maintenance eventsAccountability 3 : Develop Long Term Asset Plan
Develop criticality assessment for all electrical PSO assetsAlign spare parts management with criticality and actively manage stores stock to ensure site is well representedDevelop PM / PdM programs for all high criticality I&E equipmentSupport CAPEX / REVEX development to support improvement efforts for site reliability / growthSkills & Knowledge Required
Level of Education & Experience
BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or other relevant degreeIn lieu of educational requirement, 15 years of supervisory experience within pipeline operation / maintenance organizationOperations Management experience obtained through demonstrated leadership and outstanding performance in operational functional rolesEight (8) years of experience leading and supervising technical professionals and / or operations personnel in operations and / or engineering in a manufacturing environmentPreferred (but not required) :
Professional Certification such as P.E.Skills and Knowledge
Experience and knowledge of chemical / maintenance operations and regulationExperience and knowledge of API, ANSI, ASME Industry StandardsStrong knowledge in pipeline operations (de / recommissioning of pipelines, internal line inspections, flaring requirement,)Experience with Texas RRC regulations for storage caverns and pipelines (195 Liquids & 192 Gas)Experience with Honeywell Experion systemUnderstanding of mass measurement and flow calculationsBehavioral skills
Strongly developed interpersonal, leadership and communication skillsProven ability to lead diverse groups of people successfullyPossesses a track record of accomplishment in leading roles by driving accountabilityStrong process knowledge and ability to learn and stay abreast of industry changesStrong knowledge of unit operations, project management, engineering, and quality assurance methodologiesFundamental knowledge of principles of financial budgeting and capital management skillsStrong demonstrated ability to manage, progress and deliver multiple and competing prioritiesProven commitment and delivery of SHE complianceAbility to positively influence others / promote philosophyDefines personal success in terms of the whole teamMakes timely and effective decisions, including use of good judgment and consideration of proper balance between benefits / risksCreates strong morale and spirit, feeling of belonging in team, broadly shares both routine and important tasksOur culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.
