Chemical Plant Instrumentation and DCS/SIS Engineer

Job overview

The Chemical Plant Instrumentation and DCS/SIS Engineer role is onsite in Baytown, TX; local candidates only, with no relocation offered. Compensation is not specified. The role supports chemical manufacturing facilities and their continuous processes, including 24/7 process safety management-regulated operations. The engineer designs, configures, tests, and optimizes distributed control and safety instrumented systems to improve process performance and mitigate safety risks. The work also includes troubleshooting, functional safety documentation, compliance, and collaboration with operations, process safety, and instrumentation teams.

What you'll do

• Configure and program Honeywell Experion DCS and SIS systems
• design, implement, and test SIS, SIL loops, gas detection networks, pressure safety valves, and interlock matrices
• use LOPA to evaluate hazards and safeguards
• diagnose system faults and failures
• maintain systems and address alarms
• reduce process variability and improve yield
• troubleshoot with technicians and operations and process safety teams
• evaluate plant efficiency and recommend automation solutions
• develop and review SRS and perform SIL verification calculations as needed
• ensure compliance with IEC 61511 and safety regulations
• prepare reports and KPIs, support audits and functional safety assessments
• document failure-rate data and coordinate MOC updates
• follow environmental, health, safety, and PSM practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

instrumentation engineer

dcs/sis engineer

chemical plant

baytown tx

arcanum infrastructure

full-time

onsite

honeywell experion

process safety management

safety instrumented systems

sil verification

lopa

iec 61511

local candidates only

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive employee health benefit plans
• health savings account
• 24/7 employee assistance resources
• paid time off and holidays
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• flexible work schedule for qualifying positions.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical, instrumentation, control systems engineering, or related discipline; five or more years of DCS and/or SIS engineering in chemical manufacturing; three years of DCS programming with Honeywell Experion; and experience with functional safety lifecycle activities. CFSP or CFSE certification is highly preferred.

About the employer

Arcanum Infrastructure, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.