Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls specialist

Kleinfelder; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Mon-Fri schedule

Free parking near transit

Medical, dental, vision, HSA

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls specialist for our Calgary and Edmonton offices. Reporting to the Instrumentation & Controls Lead, you will provide instrumentation and controls support across multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are met.

This role is ideal for a proactive, energetic engineer with 6+ years of instrumentation, communication and controls experience, current SmartPlant Instrumentation

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related bachelor’s degree.
• 6+ years of direct Instrumentation, Communication & Controls experience in oil and gas, EPC background preferred.
• Professional registration with APEGA or ASET in Alberta or eligibility to register.
• Current experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist instrumentation and controls design across projects with varying scope and complexity.
• Support client instrumentation, communication, and controls requests as needed.
• Develop deliverables: instrument data sheets, specs, schematics, wiring diagrams, control narratives, P&IDs, and network diagrams.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance and assist with operating manuals and design guidelines.
• Participate in HAZOP, PHA, and SIL studies as required.
• Travel to field for scoping, verification, and construction support.

Skills

Instrumentation design

DCS/PLC/SCADA knowledge

SmartPlant Instrumentation

Communication networks

Travel to field

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or technical diploma

P.Eng or eligible for registration (APEGA/ASET)

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation INtools

MS Office

Bluebeam/PDF editing

Job description

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia.

Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common sense. Kleinfelder’s integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

ROLE OVERVIEW -

disclaimer for candidates, we are looking for a specific hire. Please read the specific requirements. Alberta based position only.

We are looking to hire an Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls specialist in our Edmonton Office and Calgary location. Reporting to the Instrumentation & Controls Lead, the Instrumentation and Controls specialist will provide instrumentation and controls support on multiple projects in varying size, scope, and complexity, ensuring that technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are achieved.

This is a great opportunity for an Instrumentation and Controls specialist who is proactive, energetic, enthusiastic about new challenges (technical and non-technical) and can communicate well with others. Our team is dynamic and collaborative – if this description fits what you are looking for in your career.

The key words/phrases that we will be looking for:

• Has their P. Tech or P. Eng and is able to stamp
• Has current knowledge of SmartPlant Instrumentation
• Has designed PLCs and communication networks
• Has 6+ years of experience in instrumentation, communication, and controls.
• Has worked for an EPC and created Engineering Work Packages.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Technical Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of direct Instrumentation, Communication & Controls experience in the oil and gas industry is a must; previous EPC experience is a must.
• Professional registration with APEGA or ASET in the province of Alberta. Registration in other provinces is an asset.
• Current experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help instrumentation and controls design to execute assigned projects varying in scope and complexity.
• Support client instrumentation, communication, and controls request as required.
• Development of deliverables to meet project and client requirements, such as instrument data sheets, instrument specifications, schematics and wiring diagrams, control narratives, shut down keys, communication network diagrams, P&IDs as required.
• Perform instrumentation and controls design work involving DCS, PLC, SCADA, control panels, analyzers, analytical equipment, metering, control equipment and other instruments.
• Participation in HAZOP, PHA and SIL studies as required.
• Development of and assistance with project design criteria, design basis, work scopes, technical documents, cost estimates, schedules, specific instrumented systems for equipment, skid, module packages, and other project related documents.
• Review of vendor drawings and documents for compliance.
• Assistance with generation of operating manuals, specifications, and guidelines.
• Development of technical documents and design information for regulatory applications with respect to instrumented systems.
• Interpretation and assistance with codes (ASME, ANSI, API, CEC, ISA).
• Provide support to the project team in the execution of their project responsibilities.
• Provide technical leadership, and mentor and supervise junior team members as required.
• Travel to field for project scoping, verification, construction support, and meeting with clients.
• Following developing technologies in instrumentation, communication, and control.
• Completion of other relevant duties as required.
• Working knowledge (design/implementation) of communication networks.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle very detailed work and demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
• Have a proactive, "get it done" attitude.
• Working knowledge of SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) datahsheet revisions and wiring module
• Understanding of instrumentation engineering concepts, construction methods, and approaches.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle very detailed work and demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Well-developed critical thinking skills, strong analytical abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and PDF editing programs (Bluebeam, Adobe) used to create reports and documents.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Work schedule: Work-life balance with flexible Mon - Fri work week schedule options.

Office: Modern new office facilities, free parking, conveniently located near amenities and public transit

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Healthcare spending account, RRSP plan, wellness days and paid holidays. We foster a great culture. Competitive wages. Tuition reimbursement. Membership fees paid.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.