What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation and Controls Lead position at The Bergaila Companies?
Join Our Team as Instrumentation and Controls Lead III β Drive Innovation in Upstream Production!
Are you a seasoned engineer with a passion for instrumentation, controls, and leading complex projects? We're seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Lead III to spearhead critical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for high-stakes upstream oil and gas projects. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to influence project success through technical expertise, strategic planning, and collaborative leadership. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do:
- Define the scope of all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, assign workloads, and review standards and procedures.
- Develop accurate man-hours, cost estimates, budgets, and progress reports for instrumentation scopes across all project phases.
- Support engineering services for existing operating units and new capital projects, ensuring safety, availability, and reliability of instrument and control systems while optimizing costs.
- Coordinate with customers, vendors, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, and other technical reviews, ensuring constructs meet quality and safety standards.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables, including instrument indexes, installation details, datasheets, wiring and P&ID drawings, material requisitions, and control logic.
- Oversee Acceptance Testing, including procedure review, resource management, and real-time adjustment of commissioning activities.
- Develop and maintain detailed schedules, tracking progress and adjusting plans as needed to meet project milestones.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience in instrumentation and controls, with supervisory or leadership background.
- Advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Deep knowledge of design standards, safety codes, and project specifications.
- Proficiency in reviewing and updating P&IDs, control narratives, and control architecture diagrams.
- Hands-on experience with hardware selection, including pressure, temperature, level instruments, control and shutdown valves, and fire/gas detection systems.
- Strong data analysis skills using SAP, Analytics for Excel, Tableau, or comparable tools.
- Ability to thrive under tight deadlines, manage heavy workloads, and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Excellent communication skills in English for technical and business documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with ISA data sheet specifications.
- Knowledge of constructability reviews and quality assurance processes.
- Familiarity with upstream production operations and safety protocols.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related).
- Significant experience in upstream oil and gas projects, operations, or capital project leadership.
Other Requirements:
- Willingness to engage in in-person or Zoom meet-and-greets.
- Willing to travel as required for project needs.
- Relevant certifications related to instrumentation, safety, or project management are a plus.
Ready to lead with impact and advance your career in a challenging and rewarding environment?
Apply now and take the next step in your professional journey!