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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Cryogenic equipment for hydrogen and LNG

Field Engineer - Instrumentation and Electrical

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIrvine, CA, USA$70k - $100k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in oil and gas, liquefied natural gas, industrial gas, or process industries.
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation, or a related field is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
  • Hands-on experience with instrument calibration in shop and field environments, loop checking and commissioning, electrical wiring, termination and testing, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
  • Experience with skid-mounted systems and modular process packages.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings.
  • Familiarity with EPC project workflows and field execution practices.
  • Ability to work independently in field and shop environments.
  • Ability to perform physical duties including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping or kneeling, and using fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls; ability to lift up to 25 pounds may be required.
  • Overtime may be necessary, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays, as workload dictates.

Responsibilities

  • Install, inspect, and commission field instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments; control valves, actuators, and positioners; and applicable analytical and specialty instrumentation.
  • Perform instrument calibration in shop and field environments on transmitters, switches, gauges, RTDs, thermocouples, flow meters, and level instruments.
  • Use HART communicators, multifunction calibrators such as Fluke, loop calibrators, and signal generators; maintain calibration documentation and traceability to standards.
  • Perform end-to-end loop checks from field devices to PLC, DCS, and HMI control systems; verify signal continuity and integrity, wiring, termination, grounding, scaling, ranging, and configuration.
  • Execute pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures, identify and resolve instrumentation and wiring issues, and support loop check sheets and commissioning checklists.
  • Support PLC-based control systems by verifying I/O mapping and signal integrity, troubleshooting basic PLC logic and communication issues, and uploading or downloading programs under engineering supervision.
  • Work with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Siemens, and Schneider Electric/Modicon platforms; assist with HMI/SCADA validation, functional testing, and debugging control-system issues during commissioning.
  • Support installation and commissioning of rotating equipment packages, including pumps, compressors, and expanders; verify associated vibration monitoring systems, temperature, pressure and shutdown instrumentation, package control panels, and interlocks.
  • Assist with startup activities, operational checks, and troubleshooting, and coordinate with OEM representatives such as Atlas Copco.
  • Install and inspect electrical panels, junction boxes, marshalling cabinets, cable trays, conduits, and field cabling; perform cable pulling, termination, and continuity testing; verify installations against electrical drawings and standards.
  • Review and verify field installation against P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and I/O lists; mark up redlines and support as-built documentation.
  • Perform field inspections, punch listing, and close-out activities; ensure compliance with NEC, IEC, ISA standards, project specifications, and client specifications.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing, execute commissioning procedures, assist in system startup, troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical and control issues during commissioning, and support handover to operations teams.
  • Coordinate with process, mechanical, and I&C engineering teams, fabrication shops and skid manufacturers, construction and commissioning teams, third-party inspectors, and vendors.
  • Provide field feedback to engineering for design improvements and support resolution of technical issues during fabrication and site execution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting rotating equipment systems.
  • Experience with major OEM equipment packages and controls.
  • Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and Ethernet/IP.
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capability.

About the Company

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Cryogenic equipment for hydrogen and LNG

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases designs, fabricates and manufactures cryogenic equipment and systems across six units: cryogenic pumps, cryogenic process systems, heat exchanger systems, fueling solutions, energy infrastructure and strategic projects, and cryogenics services. Their products move and manage ultra-cold fluids, control low-temperature processes, transfer heat, enable safe handling of cryogenic fuels, and support large-scale energy projects as integrated low-temperature systems. They differentiate themselves through seven decades of cryogenic expertise, a global footprint in 12 countries with about 1,800 employees, and close collaboration with customers from design to service to deliver end-to-end, customized solutions. Their goal is to help customers execute lower-carbon, cryogenic-based projects worldwide by providing reliable, integrated technology and services for the safe production, handling, and use of low-temperature gases and fuels.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Temecula, CA
Founded
1961

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