Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple tasks to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, with a high degree of internal and external client satisfaction
- Communicate project/task status and issues with project manager, client and/or company management
- Use engineering discipline and experience to solve project issues during installation
- Locate project drawings and provide initial markups to drafting for incorporation
- Oversee and prepare designs and work plans, from conceptual design through detailed design packages. Primary focus is on the instrumentation engineering aspect; however, expect involvement in other aspects of the design process. Instrumentation design tasks may include instrument selection, valve specification, cable selection including wire/cable sizing. Other typical design aspects may include preparation of tray routing, wire routes, etc.
- Work with Functional Safety Project Manager to prioritize and implement projects to support the company’s migration and PHA efforts.
- Develop/update instrument spec sheets, loop sheets, connection diagrams, electrical schematics, EFDs(P&IDs)
- Develop cable schedules, instrument indices, equipment lists, and material takeoffs
- Prepare requests for bids for subcontractors and material vendors.
- Prepare construction and equipment specifications, including means and methods.
- Compare bids and recommend the selection of subcontractors and material vendors.
- Perform field walks on project opportunities to determine the available DCS connections, existing instruments and control schemes, utility/facility constraints, and assist with preparation of cost estimates.
- Work with site DCS team to implement changes to the DCS as it applies to assigned projects
- Understand and have experience working with various voltage levels including: 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC
- Understand and have experience working with instrumentation systems including: 4-20mA, 0-5VDC, and 0-10VDC
- Instrumentation engineering experience
- Bachelor’s or higher Electrical Engineering Degree
- Preferable at least 5 years of experience in chemical production or refinery
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS)
- Ability to perform physical tasks.