ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER (DOE)

Dakota Gasification Company; Beulah (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking an Electrical Instrument Control Systems Engineer to deliver technical support for instrumentation and control systems at the Synfuels plant. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and have strong troubleshooting skills. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing systems, maintaining compliance, and supporting operational efficiency. Opportunities for professional growth are available within a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) qualified position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing scopes of work, estimates, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Assess feasibility, design, test, and implement electrical projects.
• Troubleshoot and analyze electrical issues, providing recommendations.
• Create as-built documentation of electrical systems.
• Provide technical assistance in developing procedures and standards.

Skills

Electrical instrumentation and control knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering

Job description

Overview

Electrical Instrument Control Systems Engineer (DOE) role at Dakota Gasification Company. This position provides technical assistance on electrical, instrumentation, and control (E/I&C) equipment to reduce production losses from equipment failures, and to ensure safe and compliant operation of the Synfuels plant. This is accomplished by maintaining technical competence regarding the theory, design, and application of electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment, managing and interfacing with Maintenance regarding preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) techniques, and troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment to develop reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Essential Duties

• Assist in developing scopes of work, preliminary and final electrical engineering research, design, and engineering packages, cost estimates, specifications, engineering and construction schedules, and project justifications.
• Assess feasibility, estimate, design, test, schedule, and implement electrical, instrument, and control system projects to enable plant operations personnel to achieve optimum plant production.
• Troubleshoot and analyze electrical, instrumentation, and control issues and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Assist in specifying new equipment and maintaining equipment and component standardization.
• Participate in the checkout/acceptance testing and commissioning of new installations.
• Ensure equipment spare parts are optimized on critical equipment by reviewing min/max inventory levels, determining recommended suppliers, and facilitating billing of material (BOM) revisions.
• Create as-built documentation of electrical, instrument, and control systems.
• Provide technical assistance and input in the development of electrical and instrument procedures and standards.
• Support the development of asset management plans and other reliability improvement efforts.
• Provide technical support to Process Operations, Planning, and Maintenance in equipment repairs, replacements, substitutions, and upgrades.
• Maintain work area in a neat, orderly, and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited electrical or electronics engineering program.
• A valid driver’s license.
• This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) (PHMSA) qualified position.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires constant hand coordination; frequent sitting, standing, walking, use of a computer/keyboard, and climbing stairs and ladders; occasional bending, low level and elevated activity, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, hand grip up to 25 pounds, reaching above and below shoulder level, crawling, use of tools, foot controls, and turning of valves. Requires finger dexterity, ability to perform close work, good color vision, hearing, and the ability to exchange accurate information. Over 80 percent of the day is spent in an office environment. Exposed occasionally to dirt, dust, chemicals, extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, confined areas, and working at heights up to 150 feet. Incumbents are required to wear dust masks, respirators, and full-face Scott Air Paks when necessary. Travel is required to meet with vendors and for training.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and control concepts, engineering analysis and design techniques, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to read and interpret electrical, instrument and control diagrams.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to analyze data, conduct research, implement recommendations, develop plans and goals, present information to others, and work under pressure of time constraints.

Applicants interested in this opening should go to careers.basinelectric.com to apply. Employees must apply through Careers in SAP SuccessFactors

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.