Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Overview

Design, manage, and oversee electrical & instrumentation projects for chemical plants.

Key Responsibilities

• control systems
• instrumentation
• electrical design
• process design
• cost tracking
• client interface

Tasks

-Forecasting and project cost tracking, monthly. -Assignments may require conducting plant walkdowns and wearing chemical plant or refinery PPE to include an H2S monitor, escape respirator, and FP coveralls. -Provides engineering, Checkout and Qualification for the Capital Project process control systems, such as distributive control systems and components, instrumentation technology, and programmable logic controllers. -May self-perform or lead other engineers to complete project scope and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers. On some occasions, will also plan, schedule, and conduct work requiring independent judgment and adaptation of engineering techniques. -Responsibility for assessing the quality, robustness, and capability of newly designed and installed Capital Projects. -Define the process design basis for other disciplines, specifically Electrical Systems, conduit sizing, and Instrumentation and interface with these groups throughout detailed design. Leading multidisciplinary small project teams across several different businesses and site infrastructure. -Manage scope change technically and commercially. -Overall responsibility for design, specification, selection, and services relating to instrumentation and control systems including basic process control systems, safety systems, control panels, analyzer systems, field instrumentation, valves, etc. -Participation in Process Hazard Analysis for project-related work. -Work with Construction Manager during FEL as well as to oversee project execution in the field. -Scope definition from receipt of basic data to Issue for Design process deliverables -Functions as a project lead for a small project or an area lead for larger projects. -Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots -Develop project estimates, scopes, and schedule. May lead estimate reviews. -Involved in discussions around the control of the process. Frequently pulls in additional technical resources for making decisions about the project viability and resolve any safety concerns or hazards. -Responsible for study, design, specification, and services related to electrical systems including power generation, power systems performance and control, cabling and wiring, lighting, motor control centers, communication systems, cathodic protection, grounding, lightning protection, heat tracing, etc. -Interface with the clients’ cross functional teams to define all operating requirements.

Requirements

• 8+ years
• chemical industry
• p&id
• microstation
• pe license
• electrical degree

What You Bring

-8+ years of qualified related experience -Experience in the chemical, refining, or biofuels industry required. -Work is located at a chemical plant and requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes -Experience with P&ID Development, equipment sizing, electrical calculations, and instrumentation. Demonstrated leadership of process design on capital projects, including responsibility for budget, schedule, and change management. -Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs frequently, etc -Physical Drawings -Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs -Electrical drawing knowledge (reading and generation via MicroStation V8): -Must have a good understanding and knowledge of industry codes and standards (NFPA 70E/NEC, OSHA, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, API, and ASI. -Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident*** -Professional Engineering (P.E.) license preferred but not required. -Schematic Diagrams -Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Control Systems -Electrical utilization equipment such as motors (AC and DC), controllers, electrical process equipment

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