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Controls & Instrumentation Engineer - Zeeco Burner Group Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: 10+ Years About Zeeco At Zeeco, we are global leaders in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, serving the refining, petrochemical, chemical, LNG, power, and industrial markets. Our technologies help customers achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations worldwide. As part of the Zeeco Burner Group , you will work on technically challenging projects involving combustion control solutions deployed across some of the world's most complex energy and industrial facilities. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with global engineering teams and contribute to projects that directly impact operational reliability, process safety, emissions reduction, and energy efficiency. Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support the engineering, design review, and execution of instrumentation and control systems for fired equipment and oil & gas projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in instrumentation engineering, control systems, process safety, and PLC-based automation. This position requires a detail-oriented professional capable of reviewing engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting the successful implementation of combustion and process control solutions. Instrumentation Engineering & Design Review Review and approve instrumentation engineering deliverables for fired equipment and oil & gas projects. Review and validate: Instrument Datasheets Hook-up Drawings Junction Box (JB) Drawings Cable Schedules and Cable Routing Layouts Instrument Material Take-Offs (MTOs) Ensure engineering deliverables comply with project specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards. Instrument Selection & Sizing Develop, review, and optimize: Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Cause & Effect Matrices Control Philosophies Functional Design Specifications Operating Narratives Develop and review: Boolean Logic Diagrams Interlock Schemes Burner Management System (BMS) Logic Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Systems Safety Shutdown Functions PLC & Automation Systems Support PLC and control system integration activities. Review and validate: I/O Lists Control Logic Functional Design Documentation PLC Architecture Communication Interfaces Participate in: Logic Validation Internal Design Reviews Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) Functional Testing Activities Process Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable international standards including: NFPA IEC ISA API Support implementation and review of: Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) SIL-based Safety Systems (Preferred) Process Hazard Mitigation Strategies Promote safe engineering practices throughout project execution. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Project Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams. Interface with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, and global Zeeco engineering teams. Provide technical support during project execution, commissioning, and startup activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering. 10+ years of experience in Controls & Instrumentation Engineering within: Oil & Gas Refining Petrochemical Process Industries Fired Equipment / Combustion Systems Strong understanding of instrumentation design and process control systems. Experience with PLC-based control systems and industrial automation. Familiarity with control valve sizing and instrument selection. Strong knowledge of process safety and shutdown systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Burner Management Systems (BMS) - Preferred but not mandatory Experience with Fired Heaters, Industrial Burners, Thermal Oxidizers, Boilers, or Combustion Systems - Preferred but not mandatory Exposure to SIL Studies, LOPA, and Functional Safety Engineering. Experience with major PLC platforms such as: Allen-Bradley Siemens Schneider Emerson Honeywell Yokogawa Experience supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities. Key Competencies Instrumentation Engineering Process Control PLC & Automation Systems Functional Safety Combustion Controls Control Valve Engineering Root Cause Analysis Technical Review & Problem Solving Cross-Functional Collaboration Customer-Focused Engineering
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