If you’ve ever looked at a P&ID in the field and thought, “Yeah… that’s not how this was supposed to be installed,” this role is for you.
As a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Field Engineer, you’ll be the person who bridges design and reality—keeping instrumentation and SIS work aligned, safe, and done right at a chemical manufacturing site.

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Field Engineer (SIS)

• Location: Luling, LA

• Job Type: Temp‑to‑Hire (W2)

• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Pay Rate: $60.00 – $65.00/hour neg

Position Overview

• Provide field-based instrumentation and functional safety engineering support

• Support capital and sustaining projects in a chemical manufacturing environment

• Serve as a field engineer during construction, commissioning, and startup

• Support Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and functional safety initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Support instrumentation design and specification activities

• Perform instrument selection and control valve specification

• Develop and update instrument specification sheets, loop sheets, and wiring diagrams

• Review and mark up P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical drawings

• Prepare cable schedules, instrument indices, and material takeoffs

• Perform field walks to assess existing instrumentation and site conditions

• Support construction activities through field engineering and contractor oversight

• Perform QA/QC to ensure installations meet design, safety, and quality requirements

• Assist with commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities

• Coordinate instrumentation-related changes with the site DCS team

• Communicate progress, issues, and risks with project and site leadership

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with instrumentation systems in the field

• Experience working in chemical plants or refinery environments

• Knowledge of:

  • 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC systems

  • 4–20 mA, 0–5 VDC, and 0–10 VDC signals

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical drawings

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Ability to work independently in a field-based role

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field)

• Minimum 8 years of instrumentation engineering experience

• Prior field engineering or construction support experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

• Knowledge of SIL, SRS, or IEC 61508

• Experience supporting PHA or functional safety programs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work performed at active chemical plant and construction sites

• Required PPE includes steel-toe boots, hardhat, gloves, and safety glasses

• Ability to climb stairs or ladders up to 4 ft

• Combination of field work and engineering documentation

• Driving limited to company-provided vehicles on site

Why Work with PDS Tech

PDS Tech specializes in temp‑to‑hire engineering opportunities that give you the chance to demonstrate your value on the job while positioning you for long‑term placement. We provide dedicated support, clear expectations, and transparent communication throughout the contract period—so when conversion opportunities open, you’re already a proven fit.

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