Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with nearly 15,100 employees at 30 sites around the world and 2008 sales of 9.7 billion euros. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many ar eas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, medical, and sports and leisure industries. Plant Engineering We offer a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefit programs. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an array of innovative rewards and recognition programs, variable pay and incentive opportunities as well as benefits coverage beginning on your first day of employment. We are committed to helping our employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and home. You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays, flexible work options and numerous site conveniences. We are also committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, tuition assistance and professional association events.

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, we encourage you to explore how you can make a difference at Bayer by applying now.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. The primary responsibility of this role, as Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer, is to be accountable / responsible for maintenance, reliability, process control optimization of the instrumentation and electrical assets, as well as project development and execution in his/her area of responsibility. The Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer functions as a full team member and partner with the production and reliability groups in his/her assigned area to manage the electrical and instrumentation asset.



The incumbent will:
. Maintenance, reliability, process control optimization of the instrumentation and electrical assets, as well as project development and execution in the area of responsibility;
. Executing assignments of medium complexity and developing solutions for defined problems;
. Provide technical assistance for monitoring process conditions and identifying process control improvement opportunities;
. Lead continuous improvement (defect elimination, Root Cause Failure Analysis) on instrumentation, control and electrical failures and participate in Process Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP);
. Manage and execute compliance and corrective active requests for critical instrumentation and electrical equipment;
. Provide technical direction to instrumentation and electrical technicians;
. Maintain accountability for instrumentation and electrical project costs and schedules;
. Maintain accountability for operational success of projects in areas of responsibility;
. Maintain accountability for instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting, loop tuning/monitoring, and process control optimization in assigned area;
. Maintain accountability for the configuration of DCS/PLCs/Programmable Device;
. Maintain accountability for controlling and updating unit instrumentation control system and electrical documentation.
The selected candidate is required to possess the following:
. B.S. in Electrical or Chemical engineering or related degree with 3-10 years of instrumentation and electrical experience;
. Working knowledge of the maintenance and engineering of field instrumentation/electrical devices, analog and digital controls, distributed and computer controlled systems and programmable logic controllers(PLC);
. Exceptional instrumentation and electrical field hardware knowledge as well as a working knowledge of process and operations;
. Knowledge of the National Electric Code, power distribution up to 480V, and 480 V/2300V/4160V motor control;
. Working knowledge of DCS (Provox, Delta V), and PLC configuration;
. Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft office software;
. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function as a team member;
. Problem solving and analytical skills;
. Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate to all levels of employees as well as external vendors;
. Ability to interact with management in various departments is required in coordinating and complying with approved standards and policies;
. Ability and willingness to travel, when required;
. Ability and willingness to work extended hours and provide call-in coverage, when required.

Preferred Qualifications:
. Experience working in an industrial chemical complex.