Lead Instrumentation Engineer

Worley; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Designer based in Sudbury, Ontario. You will lead the Instrumentation & Control engineering team on complex mining projects, ensuring safe, compliant deliverables and timely execution.

Ideal candidates bring 15–25 years of I&C design experience, a P.Eng. in Ontario, and a track record leading multi-disciplinary teams within minerals and metals environments. You’ll coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Fifteen plus years of I&C design and engineering experience.
• Ontario P.Eng. licensed.
• Experience in minerals and metals industry.
• Knowledge of PLC/DCS systems and related software.
• Leadership of multiple small to mid-size projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a discipline project team of Designers/Engineers in the Instrumentation team.
• Serve as project lead designer/engineer and supervise other engineers/designers.
• Perform design/engineering deliverables for Instrumentation & Control.
• Coordinate with client and other disciplines.
• Support scope definition, estimation and progress control.
• Lead RFP, estimations, detailed engineering and field support activities.
• Ensure conformance to client standards and Worley QA processes.

Skills

I&C engineering

Project leadership

Team supervision

Client coordination

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Mining industry

Engineering documentation

Education

P.Eng., Ontario

Post-secondary in I&C

Tools

MS Office

SmartPlant Instrumentation

CAD software

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Instrumentation Designer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Sudbury, Ontario.

The candidate will lead small to medium projects for the Instrumentation & Control discipline and interface well with the customer and coordinate with the rest of the project team.

• Take responsibility for the Instrumentation & Control engineering and design team assigned to, and their design output to quality, cost and schedule requirements for specific projects.
• Support the Technical Integrity role for the Instrument & Control (I&C) discipline.
• Ensure all engineering and design work performed adjusts to quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Ensure all design work is safe and carried out in a safe manner.
• Ensure all design work conforms to the codes and standards used by the client, or to agreed industry standards.

Self-motivated individuals with a desire to solve complex engineering problems, show effective team leadership and communication skills will be ideally suitable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a discipline project team of Designers/Engineers as part of the Instrumentation team.
• Serve as project lead designer/engineer and supervises the work of other engineers, designers or drafting.
• Perform designing/engineering work/deliverables as part of the Instrumentation & Control team.
• Ability to interpret client specifications.
• Coordinate/Communicate with other disciplines and the client.
• Support Scope definition, estimation and progress control of Instrumentation & Control engineering activities.
• Support Resource allocation based on project schedule requirements.
• Lead RFP, Estimations, Detailed Engineering, and field support project activities.
• Familiarity of applicable codes and Mining standards to support engineering deliverables.
• Familiarity of client standards and ability to interpret client specifications.
• Support quality assurance and verification role on engineering deliverables.
• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working, and getting team members working with you, within the provisions and guidelines of the Worley Quality Assurance system.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions.
• Assist and support junior/intermediate/senior personnel within the Instrumentation & Controls engineering team.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in Instrumentation & Controls engineering.
• Resolve discrepancies between Worley and its Customer's requirements.
• As required, act as the Instrumentation & Controls engineering Lead on specific projects.
• Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
• Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures.
• May be required to provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide construction management support for clients as required.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, engineers, and other disciplines.
• Participate in the professional development of less experienced members of the department/team.

What You Will Bring

Technical and Industry Experience:

• 15 - 25 years of engineering experience in I&C engineering.
• Leadership role supporting multiple small to mid-sized projects.
• Knowledge of Electrical would be an asset/preferable.
• Previous site experience will be an asset.
• Experience in Minerals and Metals industry necessary.
• Surface and U/G Mining Experience including shaft sinking, subsurface utilities ,Ventilation systems, Material Handling, Crushing, Grinding, Particle Separation, Flotation Systems, Smelter, and refinery.
• Familiar with digital tools, digitization and data acquisition experience are an asset.
• Extensive working knowledge of Instrumentation & Control deliverables such as:
  • Panel (JB and Marshalling) Design.
  • P&ID's.
  • Loop Drawings.
  • Wiring Drawings.
  • Control System Architecture.
  • Motor Control Schematics.
  • Instrument Location Drawings.
  • Instrument Installation Details.
  • Instrument Specifications and Datasheets.
  • Instrument Index & I/O Lists.
  • Bill of Materials.
  • Conduit/Tray/Cable Schedules.
  • Control Narratives.
  • Cause and Effect Diagrams.
  • Material Requisitions and Technical Bid Evaluation.
  • Construction or Engineering Work Packages.
• Extensive working knowledge of Instrumentation Calculation/Selection, such as:
  • Flow (Orifice Plates, Vortex, Venturi, Magnetic, Ultrasonic meters).
  • Level Measurement (Radar, Ultrasonic, Displacers, Gauges).
  • Temperature (including Thermowells Freq. wake calculation).
  • Pressure.
  • Process Analysers and sampling systems would be a plus.
  • Gas Detectors.
  • Control and actuated on-off Valves.
• Competent use of instrument calculation/selection specific software.
• Working knowledge (design/configuration/implementation) of the following systems:
  • PLCs, preferable Modicon, GE or Rockwell.
  • DCS, preferable Emerson DeltaV Foxboro EcoStruxure or ABBxA.
  • CCTV (Closed Circuit Television System).
  • Fire Detection and Alarm System.
• Building HVAC and Access Control System Extensive knowledge of industry standards and codes related to Instrumentation & Control system deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience with Instrumentation & Control technologies in MMM.
• Demonstrated capabilities in leading the Instrumentation & Control design and engineering work in multiple and concurrently small and medium projects.
• Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design software.
• Basic knowledge of SmartPlant Instrumentation software.
• Basic knowledge of Communications Networks including fiber optic cabling systems.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

Required

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

• Post-Secondary Education in a field related to Instrumentation & Control.
• Minimum Fifteen (15) years of direct Instrumentation & Control design and engineering experience.
• Experience in the Worley Improve business is an asset.
• P Eng. registered in the Province of Ontario.

For applicants based in the province of Ontario, the salary range is $122,879 to $144,563 CAD. Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.