Instrumentation Engineer

Spitzer Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spitzer Industries, Inc. is seeking a Project Instrumentation Engineer to support new oil and gas projects. You will perform instrumentation selection, P&ID development, valve/PSV sizing, equipment and line sizing, and technical data sheet completion.

You will analyze process data, perform economic analyses, and interact with stakeholders to define project scopes and deliverables. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a BS in a related engineering field and relevant experience in oil and gas projects.
• 5+ years of Mechanical, Packaging, Process, Applications, or Instrumentation Engineering is required; 7+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of oil and gas process principles and calculations.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities with clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to size and select control valves and PSV instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual engineering and design of oil and gas equipment and instrumentation with a clearly defined scope.
• Leverage process, electrical, and instrumentation skills to evaluate and optimize capital projects.
• Conduct engineering evaluations and feasibility studies for new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, operations, vendors, and SMEs to refine project scope definitions.
• Report technical findings to aid decision-making and project direction.
• Coordinate with external engineering providers as needed and support commissioning.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process simulation

Instrumentation sizing

Valve sizing

PSV sizing

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Eng.

Tools

BRE Promax

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role of Project Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for engineering support for new projects by performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, instrumentation selection, valves sizing, process analysis, P&ID development, equipment and line sizing, technical completion of instrument and instrument data sheets, interpretation of project specifications, and economic analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have the following general/minimum responsibilities:

• The candidate will perform conceptual engineering and design of various oil and gas equipment and instrumentation by providing project management with a clearly defined project scope of work. This project scope of work will be used to execute current opportunities.
• Uses a broad range of process, electrical, and instrumentation engineering capabilities to evaluate, develop, model, and optimize ideas in support of capital projects and operational issues.
• Perform engineering evaluations and technical feasibility related to new business development opportunities.
• Confer with project stakeholders, operations, management, vendors, and various subject matter experts to elaborate a proposed project scope definition.
• Professionally report technical findings and insight to aid the collaborative decision-making process.
• Interfaces with outside providers of engineering services to support and execute efforts as needed.
• Continually develops proficiency in software packages such as those used for process simulation and instrument selection/design.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

The following education, experience and knowledge are preferred for this position:

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or equivalent Engineering.
• 5+ years of Mechanical, Packaging, Process, Applications, or Instrumentation Engineering is required. 7+ years is preferred. Facility I&E specification experience is a plus.
• Understanding of general oil and gas process industry principles and calculations.
• Must have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills involving a very broad array of engineering disciplines and organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone or as a part of a team.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to size and select various types of Control Valves is required.
• Ability to size and select PSV’s is required.
• Ability to specify instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, flow transmitters, etc. is required.
• Understanding of sound project and process engineering management practices.
• Proficient with process simulation software. (BR&E Promax is preferred)
• Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Limited travel, however, some project commissioning may be required as needed. (<5%)

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The role is fully in person with no remote work allowed.
• Occasional trips to shop environment which may include exposure to dust, dirt and forklift traffic.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Some travel between different company locations and for vendor and/or client contact.