Engineer, EI&C III/Senior

Are you looking for a new challenge? For our location Charleston we are looking for a(n) Engineer, EI&C III/Senior.

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn't know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacture that prides itself on "Creating Tomorrow's Solutions". WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it's protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking an EI&C Engineer at our site in Charleston, TN.

What you will do:

This position performs a variety of electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering work to maintain and continuously improve the performance of multiple chemical production units and related auxiliary systems. Basic knowledge of chemical and physical processes along with technical knowledge of electric power systems, field instrumentation, and local/distributed control systems are needed to execute the responsibilities of this position. The main objective of this position is to provide engineering and technical services to operations and service units in order to assure safe operations, regulatory compliance, and maximize the availability and efficiency of said units.

Partner with operations to ensure availability of production units as required regarding capacity and quality

Commission as part of a team new and modified production units

Plan and execute as part of a team system or unit turnarounds

Plan and execute small size investment projects

Conduct and/ or coordinate de-bottlenecking and troubleshooting activities in operation processes

Collaborate with fellow Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EI&C) Engineering counterparts in assuring safe operating conditions and regulatory compliance of production units

Consult and support capital projects executed by project engineering

Support process and technology transfer and exchange between Wacker's polysilicon production sites

Drive and support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality and cost

Support maintenance team in planning and execution of ITPM and MRO activities

Maintain asset data in enterprise asset management and plant engineering system(s)

Exercise EI&C engineering judgment with respect to the process areas of responsibility and assigned subject matters

Develop and/or support development of specifications and standards

Represent Wacker's interests toward suppliers and contractors

Keep documentation and equipment records up to date

Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering and Maintenance department, within Operations and within other service units, with focus on achieving optimal results and solutions from a corporate enterprise perspective What we need from you:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation or Controls Engineering OR Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required

5+ years in chemical and/or oil/gas industries (or similar industrial experience) is preferred

Technical knowledge in the field of electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls (EI&C) including relevant regulations, standards and codes

Working knowledge of Electrical system's Single Line Diagrams.

Basic knowledge of operation/maintenance of 480V equipment, such as motors and motor control centers (MCCs)

Exposure to medium/high voltage equipment

Preferred, but not required: PLC, SAP, Comos, PI

Preferred, but not required: Knowledge of Safety Instrumented System (SIS) ISA-84, IEC61511 (SIL Rating, SIF Testing), OSHA, NFPA

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Objective judgment and fact-based decision making approach

Interpret, edit and create P&IDs, loop drawings

Develop SIS test procedures

Design SIL and non-SIL instrumentation control loops

Ability to work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams

Capability to professionally deal with changing priorities and requirements

Strong multitasking competency

Team player attitude

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time as required What do we offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing fund

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development and advancement opportunities

Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skills, and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone."