Instrumentation And Controls Engineer

Actalent; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to specification, procure, and document instrumentation for large frame gas turbines, focusing on control logic, I/O lists, and compliance with industry standards. The role supports project engineering, bid assessments, and field activities across project sites with travel up to 15%.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of I&C experience in power or process environments, strong knowledge of gas turbine instrumentation, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of instrumentation and controls experience in power, process, or oil and gas environments.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation for large frame gas turbines and balance of plant systems.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation specification, selection, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Specify, procure, and document instrumentation for large frame gas turbines.
• Create, maintain, and manage I/O lists and instrumentation documentation for gas turbine control systems.
• Develop, process, and refine control logic and related documentation.
• Support project engineering, bid assessments, and field troubleshooting for instrumentation.
• Prepare RFQs and review supplier quotes for technical accuracy and contract compliance.
• Travel to project sites up to 15% as needed to support installation, commissioning, and field issues.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls expertise

Control logic development

I/O list development

Job description

Job Title: Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer will specify, procure, and document instrumentation for large frame gas turbines, with a strong focus on control logic, I/O list development, and compliance with industry standards. This role supports project engineering, bid assessments, and new gas turbine builds by ensuring that all instrumentation and control systems meet contract requirements, technical specifications, and schedule commitments. The engineer will collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and contractors, and will occasionally travel to project sites to provide troubleshooting, commissioning, and field support.

Responsibilities

• Specify and procure instrumentation for large frame gas turbines in accordance with project and contractual requirements.
• Create, maintain, and manage I/O lists and all supporting instrumentation documentation for gas turbine control systems.
• Develop, process, and refine control logic, including the creation and maintenance of gas turbine control logic documentation.
• Support project engineering in addressing all customer gas turbine instrumentation questions and requirements.
• Participate in bid assessment and provide technical support for new gas turbine builds.
• Determine customer instrumentation and control contract requirements, including delivery dates and key milestones.
• Develop instrumentation procurement schedules that align with overall project timelines.
• Prepare detailed instrumentation technical specifications and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
• Review and verify supplier quotes for technical accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Verify all instrumentation against system P&IDs and create comprehensive instrument lists.
• Create instrument loops and detailed data sheets for instrumentation.
• Produce and update drawings for instrumentation, ensuring alignment with project standards and customer expectations.
• Prepare all design input documents required for the creation of accurate I/O lists.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors, project management, and relevant authorities within cost and time-constrained environments.
• Collaborate with design engineers, operations engineers, purchasers, sales and marketing, and other internal staff to support project execution.
• Resolve customer comments and feedback on all responsible drawings and documentation.
• Create and maintain I&C procedures, checklists, and best practices for instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and solve instrumentation and control issues at various project sites as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable technical standards and regulations in the countries where projects are executed.
• Interpret and apply relevant codes and standards such as ISA, ANSI/NEMA, NFPA, and AGA.
• Support new vendor qualification activities when required.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for instrumentation when needed.
• Support field operations by assisting with on-site installation of instrumentation when necessary.
• Provide start-up commissioning, operations support, and troubleshooting for equipment failures, including performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective solutions.
• Travel up to approximately 15% of the time to project sites, vendor facilities, or customer locations.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of relevant instrumentation and controls (I&C) experience in power plants, process or chemical plants, or oil and gas environments.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation for large frame gas turbines and balance of plant (BOP) systems.
• Hands‑on experience with instrumentation specification, selection, and procurement.