Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer Position Available In Ascension, Louisiana

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
NES Fircroft Featured Employer
Donaldsonville, Louisiana, United States
1
10 + Years Experience

Posted:

Jun 12, 2025

Company:

NES Fircroft

Skills:

Electrical Engineering

Experience:

10 + Years

Education:

Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree

Employment Type:

Full Time Contractor

Location:

Donaldsonville, Louisiana, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to join our team supporting methanol production operations. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving reliability, safety, and innovation across critical electrical and instrumentation systems. You will lead strategic initiatives, mentor technical teams, and ensure our facility remains at the forefront of operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the management and optimization of the Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) Intools database.
Design and implement preventive maintenance (PM) strategies for electrical and instrumentation systems, with a focus on methanol production processes.
Develop and maintain corporate dashboards to monitor and report on key E&I performance indicators.
Conduct root cause failure analyses (RCFA) on complex electrical and instrumentation failures, particularly in methanol synthesis and distillation units.
Champion the adoption of advanced technologies to enhance asset reliability and process safety.
Drive continuous improvement through reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and best practices.
Lead and manage change through the Management of Change (MoC) process.
Identify and close gaps in E&I programs through audit findings and proactive risk assessments.
Oversee and execute capital and reliability projects from concept to commissioning.
Perform advanced instrumentation calculations using Conval and other engineering tools.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of experience in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering.
5+ years of direct experience in methanol or petrochemical manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of hazardous area classifications, process safety, and instrumentation systems.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience supervising and mentoring E&I technicians in a manufacturing environment.
Proven track record of leading reliability initiatives and delivering measurable improvements.
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Experience with turnaround planning, project execution, and regulatory compliance.
Why Join Us
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Be part of a high-impact team in a critical industry.
Work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and safety-focused environment.
Lead meaningful projects that directly affect plant performance and reliability.
Enjoy opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and innovation.
With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.