Overview
SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 8,150 people, including more than 2,300 in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF's growth. The E&I Lead is responsible for working closely with process and project engineers to develop construction schedules, design data, and instrumentation/electrical (I&E) equipment requirements for new capital projects. This role leads a team of 13-15 I&E Technicians and E&I Designers, ensuring alignment and coordination with process and project engineering teams. The I&E Lead also directs the start-up of I&E equipment for chemical processes, maintains design and calibration documentation, and provides technical oversight to ensure safe and reliable operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee development of project deliverables, including loop sheets, one-line diagrams, I/O lists, instrument procurement/installation, and commissioning.
- Partner with Project and Process Engineers to size and specify process instrumentation (e.g., flow meters, RTDs, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, load cells).
- Collaborate with engineers to develop and maintain DCS and PLC control logic for chemical processes.
- Commission, start up, and optimize instrumentation and control systems for new and existing processes.
- Provide technical support to operations teams for process improvement and control system optimization.
- Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on instrumentation, control systems, networks, and electrical equipment as needed.
- Maintain calibration records, design data, and documentation for I&E systems.
- Ensure safety and environmental considerations are built into project design, startup, and ongoing operations.
- Provide electrical construction oversight during project execution.
- Manage and mentor team members; provide performance feedback using established performance management tools.
- Review and approve weekly time entries for all assigned employees in SAP (CATS).
- Handle complex projects and issues, escalating only the most advanced problems as necessary.
- Work independently under minimal supervision.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree - preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- 10+ years of related technical experience in the process industry.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with a solid understanding of chemical process control systems.
- Proven experience specifying instrumentation for processes involving flammable/combustible liquids or solids.
- Hands-on experience with Yokogawa DCS 3000 strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in electrical/instrumentation design and project execution.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience with Aveva or SmartPlant InTools is a plus.
- SAP experience preferred but not required.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Vacation Days
- Incidental Days
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Development & Training
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. *LI-DNI
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