Instrumentation Lead Engineer — Field Design & Commissioning

Linxus Group

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Linxus Group in Edmonton is seeking an Instrumentation Technician / Engineer to design and implement field instrumentation for gas processing projects, coordinating across disciplines and ensuring readiness before shipment.

You will lead instrumentation activities, develop P&IDs and alarm set points, perform sizing calculations for valves and meters, and prepare instrument datasheets and drawings to support plant commissioning.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years experience in a mid-sized fabrication company.
Proficiency in Computer-Aided Engineering software for engineering design.
Knowledge of various instrumentation manufacturers.
ACAD software proficiency is an asset.
Experience with HAZOP, SIL, LOPA studies is an asset.
Familiarity with IEC, ATEX, CSA, NEC, ISA and API codes and standards.
Knowledge of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) is an asset.
Knowledge of electrical components including MCCs, PLC panels, VFDs, switchgear and motors.
Ability to integrate systems to function in an operating plant.

Responsibilities

Design and implement field instrumentation.
Involve the extensive inter-discipline co-ordination during design / engineering.
Specify, select and purchase instrumentation and valves for gas processing equipment.
Ensure that the instrumentation will be functional prior to their departure from the TDE shop.
Co-ordinate the work between office, shop and provide the assistance during the construction and commissioning.
Lead the Instrumentation activities on assigned project.
Develop and review the P&IDs, alarm & trip set point list.
Design, select and purchase instrument equipment for assigned projects.
Perform the sizing calculations for the control valves, flow meters, PSVs, orifice plates, thermowells and level instruments.
Create and maintain instrument index, datasheets, pneumatic & impulse hook-up drawings, I/O list.
Specify and select the pressure, level, flow, analytical instruments, and fire & gas detectors.
Read the process flow diagrams, heat & material balances, hazardous area classification drawings, plant and piping layouts, piping isometrics, vessels/process equipment datasheets etc.
Calculate the power / air consumption and other required utility for instrument design.
Calibrate, trouble shoot and test the instruments and actuated valves.
Provide the technical assistance to other disciplines in Instrumentation point of view.
Ensure that vendor proposals and technical documents meet project specification.