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
