Instrument Reliability Engineer
 Flint Hills | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Texas, Corpus Christi | |
 Dec 02, 2024 | |
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Flint Hills Resources in Corpus Christi, Texas is looking for an Instrument Reliability Engineer to join their team. If you are looking for a way to accelerate your career and be part of an industry-leading company, this may be the opportunity for you! Flint Hills Resources, LC operates oil refineries, chemicals plants, and biofuel facilities across North America and is part of Koch Industries, a global leader in several industrial markets.
Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company, we are privately owned, we have a 9/80 flexible schedule, and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team! What You Will Do * Perform sizing/selection of control valves, flow elements, thermowell Wake frequency calculation, etc. * Track bad actors, drive long-term improvements in performance, availability, and reliability. * Identify innovative technologies to address common failure modes. * Provide and Create Reliability and performance metrics indicators to the organization on the health of instrumentation. * Interface Maintain involvement in continuous improvement of facilities, work processes, and instrumentation technology. * Support the maintenance team and interface with vendors and contractors to maintain, troubleshoot, repair/replace, configure/tune/program, test/commission/de-commission, etc. * Participate in activities related to safety, risk assessment, and safety incident investigations related to instrumentation equipment. * Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques, performance analysis, and the ability to solve field problems and familiarity with measurement and control. * Assist with the selection of appropriate Reliability metrics for instrumentation. Maintain metrics for instrument reliability. * Knowledge of wireless systems and wireless instrumentation. * Knowledge of field instrumentation for process measurement (e.g. Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow, and Composition) as well as specialty measurements (density, vibration, IR) and control valves, shutdown valves, and their transmission systems (e.g. 4-20mA, HART, ProfiBus). * Effective team player. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in engineering * Experience in Refinery, Chemical plants, Engineering Design Consultancy, manufacturing or related industry * Experience in instrumentation design and control What Will Put You Ahead * 5+ years of experience in instrumentation design and control * Working knowledge of wiring design in relation to the refining industry in accordance with industry standards (i.e. ISA, NEC, IEC, ANSI, etc.). * Knowledge of various industry standard tools for instrumentation design for industrial processing plants (SmartPlant or equivalent). This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un-escorted access to the facility within a specific time period. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |