IE&C Manager (PE&O)

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SUMMARY
The IE&C Manager is responsible for the Instruments, Electrical Systems & Controls function for Lake Charles Petro & Poly Sites. The employee in this role develops, implements and administers the policies related to instrument, electrical & controls for the site, including the maintenance, reliability and
DCS/APC functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Communicates with subordinates for significant instrument, electrical & controls activities and gives required instructions.
Develops long term plan to improve reliability IE&C/DCS/APC.
Develops plan to improve the productivity and efficiency of the IE&C/DCS/APC departments.
Reviews compliance to safety standards for PSM equipment according to latest ISA-S84 standards.
Consults with operations to set priority for IE&C maintenance and reliability engineering service requests, as well as general I&C field work.
Approves the Standard Operation Procedures and the subsequent revisions, submitted by engineers.
Approves purchasing requisitions for IE&C department. Reviews quotations from vendors with each group for equipment as necessary.
Prepares yearly cost budget for the IE&C Department. Reviews and controls budget monthly by using monthly cost reports generated from SAP. Discusses and remediates deviations from planned budget as required.
Reviews cost and post T/A work summaries with IE&C group in an effort to continuously improve outage work.
Reviews performance appraisals for IE&C employees annually.
Performs special projects as assigned and other coordination activities as required to ensure cost-effective IE&C engineering.
Develops long term IE&C plans for site.
Champions IE&C capital projects.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent progressive engineering and maintenance experience.
Ten years’ experience instrument and controls maintenance for a chemical or petrochemical plant.
Demonstration of managerial as well as analytical and communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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