I&E Engineer

Job Title: Senior Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer

Location: Port Arthur, TX

Employment Type: initial 12-month contract

Position Overview:

TotalEnergies is seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer to join our client at their Port Arthur Refinery. This individual will play a key role in driving the performance, safety, and reliability of electrical and instrumentation systems across the site. The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of hands-on experience in refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments and can lead cross-functional efforts to support both maintenance and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Reliability & Optimization:

  • Monitor and analyze the performance of electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.

  • Lead initiatives in predictive and preventive maintenance using tools such as thermography, motor diagnostics, and vibration analysis.

• Troubleshooting & Maintenance Support:

  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex electrical and instrumentation issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians in maintenance best practices and system diagnostics.

• Project & Design Engineering:

  • Contribute to the engineering design and commissioning of new and modified I&E systems.

  • Support project planning, cost estimation, and technical reviews for electrical scopes of work.

• Compliance & Standards:

  • Ensure all work complies with applicable standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and internal TotalEnergies safety and reliability practices.

  • Maintain and update technical documentation, including loop diagrams, P&IDs, and specifications.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Partner with operations, process engineering, maintenance, and HSE teams to align efforts across departments.

  • Serve as the technical subject matter expert during audits, inspections, and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) investigations.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • 7–10 years of relevant experience in a refinery, petrochemical, or industrial plant setting.

  • Proven experience with reliability-centered maintenance, loop checks, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Expertise in high- and low-voltage systems, switchgear, transformers, SIS, PLCs, and DCS interfaces.

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and SAP or other CMMS/ERP platforms.

• Certifications ( but not required):

  • ISA, NFPA 70E, or other relevant safety/electrical certifications.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.