Instrumentation and Electrical Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The I&E Supervisor oversees the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all refinery instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. This role ensures that all I&E work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and refinery procedures. The I&E Supervisor provides technical direction, manages daily work schedules, and develops the skills of I&E technicians to maintain plant reliability and support operational goals.  The role is responsible for Quality Assurance of craft work and schedule compliance. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related field (preferred) OR equivalent industrial experience.
• 7+ years of I&E maintenance experience in refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory or lead technician experience.
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of refinery process control systems, instrumentation, and electrical distribution equipment
• Proficiency with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson, ABB, Yokogawa, Allen-Bradley)
• Familiarity with P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and control narratives
• Understanding of hazardous area classifications and intrinsically safe equipment

JOB REQUIREMENTS – KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Compliance

• Champion refinery safety culture by enforcing safe work practices, lockout/tagout, and permit-to-work procedures
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA, NEC, API, ISA, and company safety policies
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning

Administrative

• Maintain accurate records of I&E maintenance activities, calibration data, and equipment histories
• Assist in budget preparation and control of maintenance costs
• Manage contractors and vendors performing I&E work

Operations & Maintenance

• Supervise I&E technicians in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
• Oversee installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of process instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level) and analyzers
• Manage repair and maintenance of electrical equipment (motors, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, lighting)
• Ensure control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA) are maintained and updated to support plant operations
• Monitor system performance and develop strategies to minimize downtime.

Planning & Scheduling

• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to plan and prioritize I&E work
• Review work orders, prepare job plans, and allocate manpower and materials
• Support turnaround and shutdown activities, ensuring I&E scope is executed on time and within budget

Leadership & Development

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to team members
• Identify training needs and ensure team competency on new technologies and equipment
• Foster teamwork and communication across departments
• Must be able to wear PPE , May be required to climb ladders or scaffolding, Walk job site on a regular basis (70%)\
• Manage and lead the activities of the Maintenance Team to ensure process safety, safety, environmental, reliability, and cost goals of the refinery are achieved.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Ensure proper training of supervision and craftsmen
• Ensures that all maintenance work includes quality documentation, including procedures, checklists and/or job plans, signed off by maintenance and production supervision
• Support turnaround and unit shutdown planning and execution through active participation in scope development, providing justification for work items, and providing support during commissioning of equipment, shutdown/startup, and outage timeframe
• Manages preventative and predictive maintenance activities, procedures, and programs
• Approve requisitions and contract service authorizations within the Delegation of Authority limits
• Responsible for controlling overtime worked to minimize budget impact
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

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