Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of all engineering documentation within discipline including, but not limited to, the following documents, lists, calculations and detail drawings;
• Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, Control Philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems, Control Narratives, instrument index, I/O lists, instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection and sizing, P&ID’s, system architecture drawings, instrument location drawings, installation detail drawings, wiring and interconnection diagrams, ISA loop drawings, motor control schematics.
• Overseeing production of scope of work documentation, engineering and construction work packages and performing quality checks and verification of compliance to all relevant standards and internal procedures;
• Checking and verifying construction drawings, vendor drawings, material requisitions and approval of bid tabulations and field checkout;
• Construction support, commissioning and start-up assistance.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a strong interest in industrial process control, automation and computer systems.
• At least ten (10) years experience specializing in the design of industrial instrumentation and control systems for heavy industrial projects.
• Versed in current statutory regulations, industry standards and recommended practices and a practical sense in applying such references;
• DCS and PLC control system hardware and architecture;
• SIS systems hardware and architecture;
• Excellent planning and execution drive to deliver results and meet quality, cost and schedule targets;
• Plant site instrumentation, control systems, control valves, and communications;
• Practical instrumentation system reliability, maintenance and repair standards;
• Understanding of Electrical hazardous area classifications and specification of plant site equipment;
• Electrical and instrument fittings and interfaces;
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality programs and procedures;
• Technical strength coupled with interpersonal skills;
• Strong PC skills and polished, professional written and verbal communication.

Desirable Experience

• Engineering tools such as SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools, Intergraph), Plantspace P&ID (Intelligent P&ID’s, Bentley, Microstation), 3D modeling (Bentley), and Relational Databases (administration & coordination).
• Experience with digital communications and fieldbus technologies, networking and hardware;
• DCS (Siemens PCS 7, Delta-V) or PLC (Allen Bradley) hardware and software.

Reports to

Regional Manager, Control, Automation & Electrical