Electrical and Instrument Engineer - Freeport, TX

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Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Onsite – Freeport, TX

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com 

What You’ll Do

As an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer you will be responsible for design and implementation of new electrical and instrumentation, IT/OT and automation requirements for new projects as well as supporting the maintenance group with maintaining and updating existing electrical & instrumentation, ICT network and IT/Phone systems and documentation to ensure plant processes operate in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;

Key responsibilities

• Design and Implement Solutions: Create electrical and instrumentation solutions for capital and expense projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines. This involves managing contractors, procuring parts, configuring instrumentation and electrical components, and generating necessary documentation.
• IT/OT Oversight: Supervise the site’s IT/OT systems and offer backup support for the DCS engineer.
• Work Package Preparation: Assemble comprehensive electrical and instrumentation work packages suitable for contractor bidding or internal maintenance installation.
• Field Guidance: Provide on-site guidance during the installation of design modifications.
• Commissioning Support: Assist with commissioning and startup of new installations.
• Maintenance Troubleshooting: Support maintenance by troubleshooting field instrumentation, electrical systems, panels, and PLCs.

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 3+ year experience in oil & gas / chemical / food & beverage industries
• Electrical system design for PSM regulated chemical operating facilities
• General knowledge for industrial network design and related codes
• In-depth knowledge of both the low voltage and high voltage electrical system design and its maintenance
• Previous experience of ICT and I&E components, such as network switches, instruments, motors and motor control, variable frequency drives, PLC/DCS, electrical power distribution devices

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage  the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. 

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.