Instrumentation Associate Full Time

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Instrumentation Associate to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants hands-on experience supporting EPC projects from early design through commissioning and turnover. In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to support the specification, procurement, and implementation of instrumentation systems used in industrial facilities.

This position is based at our headquarters in Katy, TX Monday-Friday.

This role is not open to visa sponsorship.

Our Team

OPD is an engineering/construction company with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects. OPDs industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

• Review and markup P&IDs to ensure instrumentation meets company, client, and ISA standards
• Responsible for the selection and specification of instrumentation such as transmitters, gauges, and switches for pressure, level, temperature, and flow applications
• Work with instrument vendors to request quotes and support technical bid evaluations
• Develop and maintain instrument datasheets
• Review equipment vendor packages to confirm instrumentation compliance with project requirements
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, etc.) to support coordinated project design

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
• Experience in the specification of instruments

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with instrumentation database and sizing software(s)
• Working knowledge of Codes and Standards such as API, PIP, ISA, ASME, ISO, etc.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes – medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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