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 (Preferred 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.