Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Job Title: Instrumentation & Measurement SME (I&E / Process Controls)

Location: Bakersfield, CA (94203)

Salary: $118K - $168K

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Industry: Renewable Fuels / Energy / Industrial Processing

Position Overview

A leading energy company is seeking an Instrumentation & Measurement Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the technical authority for process instrumentation, measurement systems, analyzers, and control-device performance at a large-scale industrial facility.

This role will provide technical leadership in instrumentation reliability, troubleshooting, optimization, project execution, and measurement accuracy while supporting safe and efficient facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical SME for process instrumentation, analyzers, and measurement systems.
• Provide expertise in instrumentation selection, specification, calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot complex instrumentation and measurement issues impacting safety, reliability, and production.
• Lead root cause analyses (RCA) for instrumentation failures and develop corrective action plans.
• Support capital projects through instrumentation scopes, design reviews, and FAT/SAT activities.
• Develop and implement instrumentation standards, best practices, and reliability strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including ISA, API, ASME, NFPA, and NEC.
• Support safety instrumented systems (SIS), process safety management (PSM), and facility reliability initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to technicians, engineers, and operations teams.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of instrumentation experience within refinery, petrochemical, renewable fuels, chemical processing, or similar industrial environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or related discipline) preferred; equivalent technical experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of process measurement instrumentation, including:
• Flow
• Pressure
• Temperature
• Level
• Process analyzers
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation systems and supporting reliability improvements.
• Knowledge of SIS, PSM requirements, and industrial safety practices.
• Familiarity with ISA, API, ASME, and NEC standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA certifications (CCST, CAP) or equivalent.
• Experience with renewable fuels, hydrogen systems, hydroprocessing, or similar emerging energy technologies.
• Experience integrating DCS, PLC, and APC systems.
• Capital project experience from FEL/design through commissioning.
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial facility startups or expansions.

Opportunity Highlights

Join a growing energy organization where your instrumentation expertise will directly support operational reliability, process optimization, and the successful execution of critical facility initiatives.