Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer to support the planning, preparation, and execution of refinery turnarounds and scheduled outages in Whiting, Indiana.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in I&E engineering, maintenance, field operations, and turnaround planning within a refinery or heavy industrial environment. This position requires a hands-on, confident professional who can work independently, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide practical engineering solutions in a fast-paced industrial setting.
Rresponsibilities
- Provide I&E engineering and technical support for refinery turnarounds, outages, and maintenance activities
- Develop, review, and execute I&E job notes, work packages, and technical documentation
- Support electrical and instrumentation maintenance engineering, troubleshooting, and design activities
- Assist with turnaround planning, scheduling, and preparation to ensure efficient execution of maintenance activities
- Develop detailed job plans, work scopes, and execution strategies for I&E maintenance and construction activities
- Perform field assessments, equipment evaluations, and constructability reviews to identify potential challenges
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction personnel to coordinate turnaround activities
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and resolve field-related engineering and execution challenges
- Ensure work complies with applicable engineering standards, site procedures, and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Electrical Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred
- 3+ years of experience working with heavy industrial and refining processes
- Demonstrated experience in I&E engineering, electrical maintenance, instrumentation, or electrical construction within a refinery or similar industrial environment
- Previous experience at the Whiting refinery is strongly preferred, including familiarity with site operations, maintenance procedures, and turnaround processes
- Experience supporting refinery turnarounds, shutdowns, or planned outages
- Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems, maintenance practices, and field execution
- Experience developing I&E job notes, work packages, and detailed execution plans
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation
- Strong field experience and practical knowledge of electrical construction, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
