I&E Design Specialist Senior

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise medium to large teams producing instrument/electrical design and/or deliverables.
• Manage associated team’s productivity, work assignments, performance with input to hiring, dismissals, and evaluations.
• Interview candidates, train personnel, and create/deploy/manage work techniques of team members.
• Plan work for self and other team members; estimate project budgets for self and other team members.
• Prepare complete design packages which may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Perform sizing and electrical load calculations such as cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, and cable tray using charts and tables, as required to complete work assignments.
• Develop or assist in the development of control circuits for instrument components, logic controllers, and relays.
• Review and optimize the application and function of instruments.
• Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction.
• Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
• Create technical specifications to facilitate the procurement, fabrication, and installation of components.
• Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of instrument parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
• Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
• Complete man-hour estimates for discipline specific scope of work.
• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Perform field data gathering when required to complete project deliverables within approved project scope and schedule.
• Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of technical software applied to specific discipline function. Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
• AutoCAD software experience and specialized training required.
• PDMS software experience and training preferred.
• Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
• SPI (Intools) software experience and training preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required.
• Small/Medium project lead experience required.
• Large project lead experience preferred.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.
• Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software.