Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

Oxea Corporation Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of Oxea Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 Oxea Chemicals employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Job Purpose 

Provide instrumentation and electrical (I&E) engineering support for plant reliability, troubleshooting, and small capital projects at the Bay City site, with occasional support for the Bishop site. This role is primarily focused on maintaining and improving instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

The position will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Process Control teams and act in accordance with company standards, policies, and HSE requirements.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and execution of instrumentation and electrical projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Support plant reliability through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of instrumentation, analyzers, and electrical systems
• Manage and execute small capital and reliability improvement projects from scope through implementation
• Provide technical oversight and review of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including functional checks and modifications
• Perform technical review of instrumentation and control system designs and changes
• Support commissioning, startup, and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to resolve day-to-day equipment and process control issues
• Support process control efforts, including loop tuning, control strategy improvements, and troubleshooting DCS-related issues
• Analyze plant data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Assist in development and maintenance of plant standards for instrumentation and electrical systems
• Support SAP PM/PS activities related to maintenance and project execution
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 

Background & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or industrial plant environment
• Hands-on experience with process instrumentation, including transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and electrical systems
• Experience supporting Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as DeltaV, Honeywell, or similar
• Experience with commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting in a plant environment
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems and work processes
• Experience using SAP (PM or PS modules preferred)

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including logic (ladder or function block) and functional testing
• Experience supporting plant reliability and turnaround activities
• Knowledge of plant work processes and continuous improvement initiatives

Competencies & Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a plant environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Effective communication skills across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Willingness to work in both field and office settings

Oxea Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Check Out Our Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Equity Health Fund for health and dependent care
• Disability Benefits
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off for a balanced life
• Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match