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Instrument and Controls Engineer

Wessagusset Staffing

Instrument and Controls Engineer

Bellingham, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB SUMMARY

    We are looking for control systems engineers and instrumentation engineers to join our group. Our engineers are expected to work largely independently, with basic guidance from a lead engineer or project leader. This position requires enough technical experience and competence to perform the majority of controls and instrumentation engineering tasks on a variety of projects without senior support, and to quickly recognize when an engineering problem requires more expertise. A successful candidate may desire either a technical career path, or a path directed toward leadership and management.

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - TECHNICAL

    Read and develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

    As-build control and instrument systems in the field, producing accurate markups of documents and drawings

    Specify and size instrumentation in all applications of industrial control: flow, pressure, level, temperature

    Able to recognize when unique solutions are needed for instrumentation and control items in difficult services

    Specify and size control valves and regulators: self-contained, pneumatic, sliding stem and rotary

    Understand and apply basic material and alloy considerations for instruments in various industrial processes

    Specify and design infrastructure for industrial communication and control networks

    Specify and design wiring, conduit, and cable tray methods for NEC-hazardous classified areas

    Prepare detailed design of projects in compliance with governing codes, regulations, and client standards

    Integrate control strategies and wiring with electrical motor controls related to motor starters, VFDs, electrical safety relays, electrical monitoring networks, etc.

    Specify HMI, PLC, and DCS hardware and wiring.

    Basic understanding of design considerations for control panel layout, wiring, BOM, etc.

    Working knowledge of industrial equipment (pumps, vessels, heaters, flares, etc) and respective considerations for instrument design

    Applicants must be able to obtain a TWIC card. Information available at www.tsa.gov/twic

    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

    Provide instrument engineering for small to large capital and maintenance projects

    Develop scope for projects in the detailed design phase; provide input to project plans and deliverable lists

    Review and provide input to basic project schedules

    Develop project P&IDs of moderate complexity

    Develop procurement specifications, documentation, and data sheets of basic to moderate complexity

    Perform detailed vendor document reviews

    Develop detailed specifications and construction packages

    Write detailed construction scope of work documents for basic to moderately complex projects

    EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

    B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Control Systems Engineering - required

    2+ years of professional experience within the oil and gas or related industry - required

    P.E. or Prof. Eng. in Control Systems Engineering – beneficial