Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer to support the planning, preparation, and execution of refinery turnarounds and scheduled outages in Whiting, Indiana.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in I&E engineering, maintenance, field operations, and turnaround planning within a refinery or heavy industrial environment. This position requires a hands-on, confident professional who can work independently, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide practical engineering solutions in a fast-paced industrial setting.
Rresponsibilities
- Provide I&E engineering and technical support for refinery turnarounds, outages, and maintenance activities
- Develop, review, and execute I&E job notes, work packages, and technical documentation
- Support electrical and instrumentation maintenance engineering, troubleshooting, and design activities
- Assist with turnaround planning, scheduling, and preparation to ensure efficient execution of maintenance activities
- Develop detailed job plans, work scopes, and execution strategies for I&E maintenance and construction activities
- Perform field assessments, equipment evaluations, and constructability reviews to identify potential challenges
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction personnel to coordinate turnaround activities
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and resolve field-related engineering and execution challenges
- Ensure work complies with applicable engineering standards, site procedures, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Electrical Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred
- 3+ years of experience working with heavy industrial and refining processes
- Demonstrated experience in I&E engineering, electrical maintenance, instrumentation, or electrical construction within a refinery or similar industrial environment
- Previous experience at the Whiting refinery is strongly preferred, including familiarity with site operations, maintenance procedures, and turnaround processes
- Experience supporting refinery turnarounds, shutdowns, or planned outages
- Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems, maintenance practices, and field execution
- Experience developing I&E job notes, work packages, and detailed execution plans
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation
- Strong field experience and practical knowledge of electrical construction, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Skills Required
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Electrical Technology, or a related technical discipline
- 3 or more years of experience working with heavy industrial and refining processes
- Experience in instrumentation and electrical engineering, electrical maintenance, instrumentation, or electrical construction in a refinery or similar industrial environment
- Experience supporting refinery turnarounds, shutdowns, or planned outages
- Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems, maintenance practices, and field execution
- Experience developing I&E job notes, work packages, and detailed execution plans
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation
- Strong field experience with electrical construction, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
What We Do
Valdes Architecture & Engineering is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in engineering, architecture, and project management with an expert focus on technical excellence. Since 1992, the company has provided quality deliverables and personalized solutions to clients in the Oil & Gas, Utilities, Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Transportation markets. As a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, Valdes offers both short-term and long-term technical and project management staff augmentation services.
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