Instrument & Electrical Engineer At Invista Longview, Texas

As an Instrument & Electrical Engineer looking to work with advanced engineering technology and innovative industrial practices, this opportunity at INVISTA’s Longview, Texas facility offers a compelling platform to grow, lead, and influence critical technical operations. This role places you at the center of reliability improvement, equipment optimization, and engineering excellence within a globally respected organization known for transforming ideas into real-world impact. If you are ready to apply your engineering expertise within a high-performance environment that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement, this position offers both the challenge and the long-term career pathway you seek.

Job Summary

• Position: Instrument & Electrical Engineer
• Company: INVISTA
• Location: Longview, Texas
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Industry: Petrochemical, Industrial Manufacturing, Engineering

About the Company

INVISTA, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, has built a long-standing reputation for developing essential materials that support industries across the globe. From automotive components to medical devices, packaging, textiles, and high-performance polymers, INVISTA’s products touch countless aspects of everyday life. The Longview facility reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence, integrating modern engineering practices to drive performance at scale.

Koch companies operate under a philosophy that empowers employees to take ownership, solve problems creatively, and challenge traditional boundaries. With a business culture rooted in knowledge, integrity, and value creation, employees are encouraged to unlock their potential while contributing meaningfully to the success of the organization.

About the Role

This position sits within the Electrical team, a highly collaborative unit responsible for the site’s mechanical integrity, asset reliability, and strategic technology application. Reporting directly to the Asset Management Leader, the Instrument & Electrical Engineer will engage with cross-functional groups including Operations, Projects, IT/OT, and Operations Excellence. Your role extends beyond daily troubleshooting into long-term lifecycle management, risk reduction, and technical leadership, making this a deeply influential engineering position.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of electrical, instrumentation, analyzers, and safety-instrumented systems, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory adherence.
• Design and implement electrical projects tailored to plant needs, including upgrades, modifications, and reliability-focused improvements.
• Lead root cause failure analyses, driving corrective actions that incorporate modern engineering methods and industry best practices.
• Support maintenance and operations teams through equipment evaluation, research, and the development of effective technical solutions.
• Collect and analyze operational data to produce accurate, actionable technical recommendations.
• Partner with maintenance craft teams to deliver training that improves safety awareness and equipment reliability.
• Develop comprehensive risk management strategies that identify, evaluate, and mitigate asset reliability risks.
• Provide expert-level support to Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure electrical engineering standards and procedures are upheld.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical electrical engineering role.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ten or more years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in petrochemical, power generation, or industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of power distribution system design, analysis, maintenance, and construction standards.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis on electrical system events and implementing corrective actions.
• Professional Engineering licensure.
• Experience using electrical modeling tools such as ETAP or SKM.
• Experience mentoring or coaching engineering personnel.

Benefits

INVISTA offers a comprehensive benefits package focused on supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, educational assistance, paid vacation and time off, parental leave, and adoption assistance.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates can apply hereto become part of a team with a business culture rooted in knowledge, integrity, and value creation. Submit your resume, and ensure all relevant experience is clearly highlighted.