Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer

Location:

Pasadena, TX

Kuraray is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Specialist, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E / DCS) to support the Bayport PVOH manufacturing facility in Pasadena, Texas. This role serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the engineering, programming, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of distributed control systems (DCS), instrumentation, and electrical systems. The position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and process performance.

• Engineer, program, and troubleshoot DCS systems, with Yokogawa DCS experience strongly preferred.
• Design, purchase, install, and commission DCS hardware and field devices.
• Configure and modify DCS logic, including interlocks, sequences, PID control loops, alarms, and graphics.
• Support DCS programming changes based on approved production and engineering requests.
• Diagnose and resolve DCS‑related issues by reviewing and modifying control logic and configurations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for DCS process and safety interlocks, including management of bypassed interlocks.
• Maintain DCS system hardware contracts and support infrastructure upgrades.
• Monitor aging control system hardware and software and plan upgrades or replacements.

• Engineer and troubleshoot instrumentation and signals including:
  • 4-20 mA, discrete I/O, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, wireless, and on/off signals.
• Define communication settings between field devices and DCS.
• Select appropriate instrumentation and DCS hardware based on signal and application requirements.
• Provide technical assistance during troubleshooting of instrumentation and signal‑related issues.

• Design, specify, and support installation of:
  • Transformers, MCCs, 480 VAC starters, 120 VAC and 24 VDC control circuits, and VFDs.
• Develop wiring designs appropriate for instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Perform parameter setting and configuration for electrical equipment including MCCs, VFDs, and switch gear.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve electrical system issues.

• Review and approve I&E drawings and specifications.
• Develop scopes of work for I&E projects and evaluate contractor bids.
• Manage and oversee contractor execution of I&E work, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Plan and execute loop checks, functional checks, and commissioning activities.

• Assist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem solving.
• Provide technical leadership on task teams, troubleshooting efforts, and special assignments.
• Lead control technology and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Conduct cost‑benefit analysis for projects and improvement opportunities.
• Support training and knowledge transfer to plant personnel to strengthen process operations.

• Provide technical leadership and support in PSM areas including:
  • Process Technology
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  • Management of Change (Technology)
  • Root Cause Analysis
• Participate in PHAs for existing and new processes and projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable RAGAGEP and emerging technologies.

• Assist in the configuration, programming, and modification of application logic for Triconex safety PLCs, utilizing tools such as Triconex Tri Station.
• Troubleshoot SIS‑related issues in collaboration with operations, instrumentation, and control teams, including alarm analysis, bypass management, and proof‑testing support.
• Participate in periodic functional testing and proof testing of safety instrumented functions and safety loops to verify system performance and integrity.

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of control, instrumentation, and electrical technologies relevant to the manufacturing area.
• Be available to provide occasional off‑hours support to plant operations as needed.
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