Description

(*IN PLANT ROLE - See Client specific information below in Job Requirements)

Summary of Description:

Develop and oversee the engineering and design efforts for construction drawings / packages for projects.

Duties:

• Assist in the definition of project work scopes for engineering requirements, including package deliverable requirements.
• Assist with Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Analysis
• Concisely describing the project requirements by means of engineering sketches and verbal instructions to the design staff. Presenting this work to the design personnel in an organized form suitable for design by the available personnel.
• Coordinating and organizing work with other disciplines. Maintaining good working relationships between disciplines.
• Checking drawing packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Performing calculations required for their discipline. The ability to check calculations of other engineers for completeness, code compliance and accuracy.
• Equipment Specifications and Vendor interaction.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in a related technical field from an accredited university with at least five (5) years of experience in petrochemical, chemical, offshore, pipeline or utility industries; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

License Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement

Professional Engineer Intern with professional registration preferred

Specific Skills:

Knowledge of discipline design codes and other industry standard discipline related regulatory codes expected.

AutoCAD knowledge with 2 years minimum experience preferred.

Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook or similar software with preference on spreadsheets, data base and word processing.

Familiar with discipline specific compute applications (i.e., ETAP, STAAD, CEASAR, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. 

Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.

Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.

Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. 

Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.

Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.

Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Requirements

*Due to in plant position the below referenced Job Duties have been provided by the client:

This role is responsible for implementing maintenance reliability best practices, developing and optimizing preventive maintenance tasks, and supporting maintenance activities. 

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors equipment performance, makes improvement recommendations
• Provides technical support/expertise in the design and installation stages of projects for new assets; modifies existing assets to minimize life cycle cost and maximize asset availability
• Provides engineering design, configuration, programming, maintenance, trouble-shooting, failure analysis, performance analysis in support of safe and reliable operations of instrumentation equipment 
• Spends time in the field as required
• Supports factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) as required
• Leads and/or participates in incident investigations and root cause failure analysis
• Develops and conducts annual economic evaluation related to cost reduction and/or revenue generation project opportunities
• Utilizes mathematical models and simplified methods to evaluate experimental or plant data; recommends solutions to Unit or Maintenance problems 
• Supports the process control group as necessary to implement new analog, digital, and supervisory process control strategies
• Supports the maintenance team, partners with vendors and contractors to maintain, troubleshoot, repair/replace, test/commission/de-commission, etc.
• Applies value analysis to repair, replacement, or redesign decisions
• Reviews project design packages for proper engineering design regarding proper application, reliability, and maintainability
• Supports development of equipment strategies, understands the impact of equipment sparing and maintenance cost in support of operations excellence and capital efficiency
• Participates in activities related to safety, risk assessment and safety incident investigations related to instrumentation equipment
• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EH&S principles and values; champions safety as necessary
• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position 

Experience Required 

• 7 years’ minimum relevant experience in instrumentation and electrical systems design, installation, and maintenance in the nuclear, petrochemical, chemical process, or refining industries
• Proficient in Electrical one-line diagrams, Control logic function blocks, PLC ladder logic, Boolean logic, Cause & Effects
• Proficient in instrumentation cabling, wiring, junction box, UPS, power supply and distribution
• Knowledge of safety in design principles, ability to contribute to HAZOPs and Risk Assessments, knowledge and proper use of Hazardous Area codes to be able to classify areas and specify appropriate equipment.
• Understand Instrumentation Society of America (ISA) and American Petroleum Association (API) Symbols.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (i.e. IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC, IEC)
• Reading process and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
• Utilizing cause and effect matrix (C&E)
• Instrumentation and measurement technology
• Low voltage power distribution and controls
• Analyzers and sample systems
• Root cause failure analysis
• Understanding preventive maintenance strategies.
• Ability to apply computer software tools (SAP, Microsoft Office, Instrucalc, Conval 11, Fisher valve sizing, Performance valve sizing)

Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Engineering or other applicable discipline require

Preferred Certifications/Licenses include

• Professional Engineer in Control Systems (P.E., CSE)
• Certified Automation Professional (CAP) 
• Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM)
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)