Senior Engineer, Electrical & Instrumentation

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)

About the Role

Emery Oleochemicals is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (EL6) to serve as a technical leader supporting the reliability, safety, and performance of our chemical manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving electrical and instrumentation strategy, leading projects, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver sustainable operational improvements within a PSM-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability & Asset Performance

Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical and instrumentation failures
Develop and implement site-wide reliability strategies to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs
Optimize predictive and preventive maintenance programs for critical E&I systems

Project Engineering & Execution

Lead capital and expense projects for electrical distribution, instrumentation, and control systems
Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and cost estimates
Manage contractors and vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery
Oversee commissioning, startup, and performance validation of systems

Instrumentation & Process Control

Design, specify, and optimize instrumentation systems (flow, pressure, temperature, analytical devices)
Support and enhance PLC/DCS systems to improve process control and operational efficiency
Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to drive control system improvements

Compliance, Safety & Standards

Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and PSM standards
Lead or support PSM initiatives, including MOC, PHA participation, and incident investigations
Maintain and improve E&I standards, documentation, and procedures

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, reliability, and energy efficiency
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and maintenance teams
Act as a subject matter expert and key resource across the site

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
8–10 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering within a chemical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, motor controls, and instrumentation
Hands-on experience with PLC/DCS systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell, DeltaV)
Experience working in a PSM-regulated environment with strong knowledge of safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in oleochemical, specialty chemicals, or batch processing environments
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
Experience with automation, digitalization, or advanced process control systems
Knowledge of hazardous area classification (Class I, Div I/II)

Key Competencies

Strong leadership presence and ability to influence without authority
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong project management and execution discipline
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Results-driven with a strong ownership mindset

Compensation & Benefits (EL6 Alignment)

Competitive base salary aligned to market
Short-Term Incentive (STI): 15% target bonus based on company performance
Comprehensive benefits effective Day 1
PTO and additional company benefits per policy

Why Join Emery

Lead high-impact engineering initiatives in a complex chemical manufacturing environment
Direct visibility and partnership with site and functional leadership
Opportunity to influence plant performance, safety, and long-term strategy

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