APC Engineer

About the Role

Provides electrical, instrumentation, specification preparation, and resolution of engineering problems. Coordinates with a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers to successfully complete the design and implementation of maintenance projects in a chemical plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, size, and specify (i.e., project specifications and datasheets) electrical, instruments, and control equipment/systems to energize, indicate, measure, and control specific aspects of a production process and operating plant.
• Establish design criteria, prepare procurement specifications, evaluate bids, and manage contracts for electrical, instrument, and control equipment.
• Conceptualize plans, details, and sections to accurately convey construction or fabrication requirements.
• Check documents and drawings produced by other engineers and drafting personnel.
• Initiate procurement of materials and communicate with purchasing, vendors, and stores to control expediting and receiving of materials.
• Check vendor-supplied drawings and/or information and coordinate transfer into project drawings.
• Check out vendor-provided equipment at vendor sites and/or job sites and provide field pre-commissioning and start-up support.
• Work within Company policy and in compliance with the Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure an effective Maintenance Group.
• Support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels, including reviewing opportunities for improvement, communicating ideas to management, and active participation on project teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of all electrical distribution and instrumentation-related standards, codes, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of DCS, PLC, and SCADA/HMI control system software, hardware, and architecture.
• Working knowledge of databases.
• Working knowledge of Instrument and Electrical software tools is desirable.
• Specific experience with the application of electrical distribution, instrumentation, and control systems in the Chemical industries.
• Excellent communication skills and capability to interact with other engineering disciplines, craftsmen, and frontline supervisors.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial Electrical and I&C engineering design, checkout, and commissioning.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering college or university.
• Hands-on field experience with electrical generation/distribution systems, instruments, and control systems.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as it is normally based in an office. Some work may be required in operating units, which can necessitate the use of required PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require the use of stairs and elevators. Travel, including air travel or auto travel, may occasionally be required.