Entry-Level Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Louisiana, St. James
Apr 11, 2025
Your Job Koch Methanol, LLC is looking to hire an entry-level Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to join the St. James, Louisiana team. This role will serve as an integral part of our team, the E&I Engineer ensures the seamless operation, maintenance, and design of all electrical and instrumentation systems. This role demands a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of industry standards. The E&I Engineer is responsible for overseeing daily operations, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. As a critical link between technical and maintenance staff, the E&I Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement in our processes. Our Team At Koch Methanol, we strive to be the partner of choice to our customers, employees, our customers & our community. We are looking for individuals who are contribution motivated, driven by the ability to add value to existing systems & processes. We want employees with a creative, entrepreneurial spirit to challenge the status-quo & drive transformational change. What You Will Do Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues quickly and efficiently Manage projects and be the site's E&I subject matter expert through project progression Manage Smart Plant Instrumentation Intools database Develop/Review electrical and instrument PM tasks and establish frequencies for execution Develop corporate dashboards with electrical and instrument KPIs Perform root cause failure analysis on electrical equipment and instrumentation Responsible for ensuring site is leveraging the most effective, economical, and reliable technologies to meet business and customer needs Continue pursuing technology and best practices to increase site asset's reliability Drive change utilizing the Management of Change process Close gaps in the electrical and instrument Mechanical Integrity programs identified by audits Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Ability to demonstrate knowledge with Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering concepts and equipment AND a minimum of one of the following: -Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering -1+ years of relevant industry or military experience What Will Put You Ahead Ability to demonstrate knowledge of power distribution as it relates to industrial applications Ability to demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards and NFPA codes Ability to demonstrate knowledge of PSM/Mechanical Integrity programs Experience with reliability programs and asset strategies This role is relocation eligible This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Methanol produces and supplies the methanol that has become an essential part of our daily lives - and is a key ingredient in products like clothing, cosmetics, paints, plywood and adhesives - in addition to fueling ships, buses, trucks, fuel cells and cooking stoves. Our goal is to be the preferred supplier of methanol to our customers who depend on us for our reliability and quality of service. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. 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