Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Eng
SLB · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
Engineering$100/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes intro paragraphs. We need to use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, EEO, legal, application instructions. Keep substantive info.
We need to parse the posting: It starts with "Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet Join SLB New Energy & Industrial and help power a more balanced energy future. Within NEI, our Data Center Infrastructure Solutions team is transforming how data centers are built—delivering modular, scalable solutions that accelerate deployment, reduce risk, and support the rapid growth of AI and cloud technologies. SLB is seeking a motivated Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager. They will be accountable for the electrical scope and systems in large scale data centers across the design, construction, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning phases. The Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for checking and approving drawings / designs; interface communication, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the electrical scope of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules meets customer’s requirements and Industrial Standards. The Instrumentation will play a critical role with supporting the plant during the manufacturing stage. They will also be assisting various stakeholders in troubleshooting site installation and commissioning problems."
That's basically an overview; could be "About the role". Then there is a heading "Roles And Responsibilities" with a long list. Then "Qualifications And Experience" with bullet list. Then there are many specifics like "Professional Engineering License (Preferred)", "7 to 15 years experience", etc. Also there is a list of knowledge areas, software, etc. Then there is "Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship." That's a requirement.
We need to decide sections: About the role (intro). Responsibilities (the list under Roles And Responsibilities). Qualifications (maybe combine Qualifications And Experience). Skills (maybe list of software, knowledge). Benefits, Pay, Schedule: not present, so omit.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". There's no pay/benefits/schedule.
Thus output:
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, EEO, legal, application instructions. Keep substantive info.
We need to parse the posting: It starts with "Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet Join SLB New Energy & Industrial and help power a more balanced energy future. Within NEI, our Data Center Infrastructure Solutions team is transforming how data centers are built—delivering modular, scalable solutions that accelerate deployment, reduce risk, and support the rapid growth of AI and cloud technologies. SLB is seeking a motivated Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager. They will be accountable for the electrical scope and systems in large scale data centers across the design, construction, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning phases. The Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for checking and approving drawings / designs; interface communication, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the electrical scope of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules meets customer’s requirements and Industrial Standards. The Instrumentation will play a critical role with supporting the plant during the manufacturing stage. They will also be assisting various stakeholders in troubleshooting site installation and commissioning problems."
That's basically an overview; could be "About the role". Then there is a heading "Roles And Responsibilities" with a long list. Then "Qualifications And Experience" with bullet list. Then there are many specifics like "Professional Engineering License (Preferred)", "7 to 15 years experience", etc. Also there is a list of knowledge areas, software, etc. Then there is "Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship." That's a requirement.
We need to decide sections: About the role (intro). Responsibilities (the list under Roles And Responsibilities). Qualifications (maybe combine Qualifications And Experience). Skills (maybe list of software, knowledge). Benefits, Pay, Schedule: not present, so omit.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". There's no pay/benefits/schedule.
Thus output:
About the role
... intro paragraphs ...
Responsibilities
- ... each responsibility ...
Qualifications
- ... each qualification ... maybe separate Skills. But we have many qualifications: degree, PE license preferred, 7-15 years experience, ability to produce drawings, general knowledge of data center electrical systems, experience with high-density data centers hyperscale preferred, understanding purpose of control systems for data center modules preferred, experience with controls and instrumentation for modular electrical buildings (E-Houses), skid-mounted equipment, integrated power and automation systems preferred, knowledge of industry standards (list), experience with CAD/BIM software, fast track design/build projects, ability to review P&IDs, working knowledge of control valves, relief valves, flow measurement devices, working knowledge of ISA guidelines and symbols, ability to offer alternate instrument/valve type, basic understanding of mechanical equipment design affecting electrical scope, direct experience negotiating with regulatory agencies, mastery knowledge of MS Office 365, PDF editor, operational knowledge in SAP, Solid Works, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360, Autodesk AutoCAD, Navisworks Manager/Freedom, fluency in English, problem-solving, analytical skills, ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, perform under pressure, comfortable with task switching, ability to build/maintain strong client relationships, creative thinking, extreme work ethic, high quality, express complex ideas, organize ideas in written docs, strong communication collaboration, ability to work cross-functional, candidates must be able to legally work and reside in US without sponsorship. We could split into Qualifications (education, experience, license) and Skills (technical skills, software, standards). But the instruction says prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Qualifications and Skills into one "Qualifications" section with all bullet points. Or have "Qualifications" and "Skills". Since there is a lot, maybe two sections: Qualifications (education, experience, license) and Skills (technical knowledge, software, standards). But we need to ensure we don't create thin sections. Both will have substantive content. Let's decide: Section "Qualifications" for degree, PE license preferred, 7-15 years experience, ability to produce drawings, general knowledge of data center electrical systems, experience with high-density data centers hyperscale preferred, understanding purpose of control systems for data center modules preferred, experience with controls and instrumentation for modular electrical buildings etc., direct experience negotiating with regulatory agencies, ability to work legally in US without sponsorship. Section "Skills" for knowledge of standards list, CAD/BIM software, fast track design/build, ability to review P&IDs, working knowledge of control valves etc., ISA guidelines, ability to offer alternate instrument/valve, basic understanding mechanical equipment, mastery of MS Office 365, PDF editor, operational knowledge in SAP, Solid Works, Revit, BIM 360, AutoCAD, Navisworks, fluency in English, problem-solving, analytical, independent work, manage multiple projects, perform under pressure, task switching, client relationships, creative thinking, work ethic, communication, collaboration. That seems reasonable. Now we need to extract the exact responsibilities list from the text. Let's copy them: - Checking and approving drawings, information and documentation which meets Industrial standards and code to enable the manufacturing group and other departments to produce Data Center Infrastructure Modules. - Attend and initiate Design and Development Planning and Review sessions to meet customers’ and industry’s needs. - Prepare TRs (Technical Requisitions) for electrical systems, Instrument systems, and various components. - Review vendor quotations, full technical bid analysis, and provide feedback to procurement team conveying gaps or compliance of proposal to project requirements. - Prepare and complete various Controls and Instrument engineering deliverable drawings, documents, and calculations such as instrument list/index, instrument data sheets, control system architecture drawings, alarm schedule, select and specify all safety and control instruments, etc. - Review of the P&ID, IOM Procedure, Start-Up Procedure, and Control and Shutdown Philosophy to ensure Data Center FAT and Operation are issue free. - Ensure all major equipment buy-outs are properly specified and purchased to interface seamlessly with overall system. - Prepare control narrative / philosophy. - Troubleshoot any operation issues during start-up and commissioning of data center as it relates to control systems and instrumentation. - Perform ladder logic programming (if needed), control valve sizing, relief valve sizing, flow element sizing. Train team members to perform these sizing. - Recommend control system, control valve, level instruments and flow instruments best suited for application. - Participate in client or internal HAZOP. - Assist in providing hookup details to I&E contractor for installation of instrumentations. - Review and approve subcontractor field instrument and electrical hookup scope, and ensure scope meets client specifications. - Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials). - Able and willing to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while managing impact to quality, cost, or schedule. - Keep informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications. - Interpret, organize, execute assignments in a self-driven and self-sufficient manner. - Make decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions. - Apply advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. - The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience. - Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. - Stay up to date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center product line. - Represent company with customers during review meetings. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner. - Provide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs and addressing any issues that arise. - Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed. That's a lot; we need to keep all. We'll put each as
- . Now qualifications list: - Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering from a recognized university. - Professional Engineering License (Preferred). - 7 to 15 years experience in controls and instrument design and engineering. - Ability to produce drawings/sketches to illustrate design/ideas. - General knowledge and direct experience with the construction, operation, and maintenance of data center or building electrical systems. - Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments - Preferred - Understands the purpose of control systems for data center modules.- Preferred - Experience with controls and instrumentation for modular electrical buildings (E-Houses), skid-mounted equipment, or integrated power and automation systems is preferred. - Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to ASME, ANSI, IEC, IBC, ISA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA. - Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software. - Fast track design/build projects and multiple significant upgrade projects. - Ability to review P&IDs and related control systems for complex process equipment. - Working knowledge of control valves, relief valves, and flow measurement devices. - Working knowledge of ISA guidelines and symbols for instrumentation. - Working knowledge of API and ANSI guidelines. - Ability to offer alternate instrument or valve type from perspectives of cost, space, schedule, operation, and maintenance. - Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design within data center driving or affecting electrical scope. - Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from code and ultimately achieving design approval and permitting. - Mastery knowledge and proficiency in: Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent) - Operational knowledge in: SAP (ERP Tool w/ Engineering Modules and Transactions), Solid Works, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360, Autodesk AutoCAD, Navisworks Manager / Freedom - Fluency, both written and verbal, in English. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Perform well under pressure in high stress environments. - Extremely comfortable with task switching as priorities change. - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients. - Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience. - Extreme work ethic and maintains high level of quality of work and due diligence - Express complex ideas effectively in both individual and group situations. - Organize and express ideas clearly in written documents. - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional team - Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship. Now we need to split into Qualifications and Skills. Let's decide Qualifications includes education, license, years experience, ability to produce drawings, general knowledge data center electrical, experience high-density hyperscale preferred, understanding purpose of control systems preferred, experience with modular electrical buildings etc., direct experience negotiating with regulatory agencies, ability to work legally in US without sponsorship. Skills includes knowledge of standards, CAD/BIM software, fast track design/build, ability to review P&IDs, working knowledge of control valves etc., ISA guidelines, API/ANSI, ability to offer alternate instrument/valve, basic understanding mechanical equipment, mastery of MS Office 365, PDF editor, operational knowledge in SAP, Solid Works, Revit, BIM 360, AutoCAD, Navisworks, fluency in English, problem-solving, analytical, independent work, manage multiple projects, perform under pressure, task switching, client relationships, creative thinking, work eth