Instrumentation Lead

Your Job

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), a Koch company, is seeking an Instrumentation Lead to join our team.

The role is responsible for leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, performing detailed designs, and managing the technical specifications and procurement of all instrumentation in an EPC project.

As the lead, you will be the direct point of contact for our client and liaison to internal teams.

This role will sit onsite Monday - Friday at our headquarters in Katy, TX.

Our Team

At OPD, we specialize in engineering and construction within the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries.

As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, we offer comprehensive services that integrate construction with engineering and procurement, enhancing efficiency and minimizing interface challenges.

Since 1980, our commitment to integrity and excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted industry partner and a rewarding workplace.

What You Will Do


* Establish a "safety first" culture


* Provide training and mentorship to junior team members


* Interact and communicate effectively with internal and external clients, subcontractors, and vendors


* Develop, review and mark-up instruments on P&IDs to ensure compliance with company, client and ISA standards


* Responsible for sizing, specification, and purchase of control valves, regulators, and Flowmeters


* Responsible for the selection, specification and purchase of various types of instrumentation including Level, Pressure, Temperature & Flow


* Collaborate with various instrument vendors to obtain quotes and perform technical bid evaluations


* Work with the procurement group to issue purchase orders


* Responsible for specification of instruments ensuring compliance with company, client and industry specifications and standards


* Review, select, and develop instrument installation details per client requirements and project standards


* Development and maintenance of the Instrument Index & Datasheets


* Schedule procurement of instrumentation to meet field installation schedules and project deadlines


* Review equipment packages for compliance of instrumentation with client and project specifications


* Participate in coordination of design activities with other disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, etc.)


* Provide input on best practices and work procedures to team members to resolve engineering, design, and construction issues

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline


* Detailed design experience


* Experience with the technical specification of instruments


* Experience with EPC project flow in refinery, chemical, power plant or midstream industries


* Working knowledge of Codes and Standards such as API, PIP, ISO, ASME, ISA, NFPA, NEC, etc

What Will Put You Ahead


* Professional Engineering licen...