Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer – Oil, Gas & Chemical (Calgary, AB)

Burns & McDonnell; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer for its Oil, Gas & Chemical practice in Calgary. This role involves managing instrument design and working on EPC projects. Candidates must possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and have at least 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience; a Master's may substitute for a year.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficient in computer software.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation design deliverables and control systems.
• Interface with suppliers and clients for project deliverables.
• Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS-Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Burns & McDonnell Canada is seeking to hire a Staff Instrument & Controls engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Calgary, AB. The Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities.

As a Staff Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer, you will work on minor and major scale EPC projects and serve mid-stream, refining, chemical, and renewable industries.

Our Staff I&C Engineers work with multi-disciplined engineering and design teams to perform detail engineering, including front-end planning work, develop I&C quantities and cost estimation, conduct conceptual studies, perform technical quality reviews, attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and support construction & commissioning activities. This position provides an opportunity to work underneath an I&C lead and to work independently on smaller projects or standalone activities.

Responsibilities include :

• Develop instrumentation design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
• Knowledge of process measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Familiar with various software and technologies for selecting appropriate instruments.
• Perform preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
• Prepare instruments data sheet and specifications, instrument inquiry / bid packages, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Develop controls design deliverables, including I / O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Prepare control systems (DCS and / or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
• Conduct review of instrument and control systems vendor drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and detailers / designers.
• Participate in the development of P&ID's and equipment / construction subcontract package specifications.
• Work with Burns & McDonnell regional offices - I&C teams and other disciplines to produce I&C engineering and design deliverables.
• Work with clients and vendors for information required to complete engineering design deliverables on schedule and building long working relationships.
• Interface and support construction personnel directly from the office and support construction and pre-commissioning activities in the field, as required.
• Work with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and other smart tools to produce engineering and design deliverables.
• Able to support construction and startup & commission activities in the field, as required.
• Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures, within the engineering services industry.
• Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
• Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an accredited program required.
• 3 years related experience. Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Must be willing and able to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job : Instrumentation & Controls Engineering