Wacker Polysilicon - Charleston, TN
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Charleston, TN
About the position
The EI&C Engineer I/II position at Wacker Polysilicon N.A., LLC in Charleston involves performing electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering work to enhance the performance of chemical production units. The role focuses on ensuring safe operations, regulatory compliance, and maximizing efficiency through engineering and technical services. The engineer will collaborate with various teams, support capital projects, and participate in the commissioning of production units.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering work to maintain and improve chemical production units.
- Support safe operating conditions and regulatory compliance of production units.
- Consult and support capital projects executed by project engineering.
- Participate in the commissioning of new and modified production units.
- Assist in planning and executing system or unit turnarounds.
- Support maintenance team in executing ITPM's.
- Maintain asset data in enterprise asset management and plant engineering systems.
- Keep documentation and equipment records up to date.
- Develop and support the development of specifications and standards.
- Represent Wacker's interests toward suppliers and contractors.
- Plan and execute small size investment projects.
- Conduct and coordinate debottlenecking and troubleshooting activities.
- Support process and technology transfer between Wacker's polysilicon production sites.
- Drive and support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, and cost.
- Cooperate with various groups within the Engineering and Maintenance department and Operations to achieve optimal results.
- Perform tasks in accordance with Wacker's policies and procedures.
- Develop/update P&ID's, functional descriptions, loop drawings, and equipment documentation.
- Generate management of changes (MOC's) as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation or Controls Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
- 1+ years in chemical and/or oil/gas industries or similar industrial experience preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Objective judgment and fact-based decision-making approach.
- Ability to interpret, edit, and create P&IDs and loop drawings.
- Experience in developing SIS testing procedures.
- Knowledge in designing SIL and non-SIL Instrumentation control loops.
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.
- Capability to manage changing priorities and requirements.
- Strong multitasking competency.
- Team player attitude.
- Thorough technical knowledge in electrical engineering, instrumentation, controls, and automation, including relevant regulations, standards, and codes.
- Basic understanding of electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
Nice-to-haves
- 480V and medium voltage experience.
- Experience with Siemens Software PCS7/DCS, STEP7/PLC, SAP, Comos, PI.
- Knowledge of Safety Instrumented System (SIS) ISA-84, IEC61511 (SIL Rating, SIF Testing), OSHA, NFPA.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
- Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Wellbeing fund
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- 401(k) with company match
- Education Assistance Program
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Support for Community Involvement
