Senior Instrument Design Lead – Offshore Projects

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Instrument Design Specialist to lead the design of instrument systems, supervise teams, and drive project delivery from concept through construction. You will build detailed drawings, prepare BOMs, and coordinate with clients to ensure quality and compliance.

This role requires offshore/onshore industry experience, strong CAD skills, and a proven ability to manage large projects, budgets, and schedules while upholding HSSE standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of technical software applied to specific discipline function.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience preferred.
• AutoCAD software experience and specialized training required.
• PDMS software experience and training preferred.
• Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
• SPI (Intools) software experience and training preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required.
• Small/Medium project lead experience required.
• Large project lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medium to large teams producing instrument design and/or deliverables.
• Manage associated team’s productivity, work assignments, performance with input to hiring, dismissals, and evaluations.
• Interview candidates, train personnel, and create/deploy/manage work techniques of team members.
• Plan work for self and other team members; estimate project budgets for self and other team members.
• Prepare complete design packages which may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Perform sizing and electrical load calculations such as cable sizing, conduit sizing, voltage drop, and cable tray using charts and tables, as required to complete work assignments.
• Develop or assist in the development of control circuits for instrument components, logic controllers, and relays.
• Review and optimize the application and function of instruments.
• Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction.
• Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
• Prepare parts lists, procurement lists, bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete.
• Revise lists, drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
• Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of senior level designers and engineers.
• Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
• Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
• Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings.
• Assist with performing field surveys, documenting existing conditions, and/or recommending various design solutions.
• Ensure accuracy of completed drawings before final release and verify drawings meet company and industry standards.
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Review and assist in preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Assist with proposal compilation utilizing computer aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to prepare high-level layouts and sketches.
• Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of instrument systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Create technical specifications to facilitate the procurement, fabrication, and installation of components.
• Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of instrument parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
• Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
• Complete man-hour estimates for discipline specific scope of work.
• Maintain proper file management in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Perform field data gathering when required to complete project deliverables within approved project scope and schedule.
• Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Develop detailed design schedules in coordination with the scheduler/planner, engineering, and project management personnel.
• Confirm that discipline-specific drawing quality is correct, consistent and legible.
• Comply with all company and client HSSE standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in hazard identification and observation programs, and report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents.

Skills

Team leadership

Field experience

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PDMS

SPI (Intools)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Instrument Design Specialist to lead the design of instrument systems, supervise teams, and drive project delivery from concept through construction. You will build detailed drawings, prepare BOMs, and coordinate with clients to ensure quality and compliance.

This role requires offshore/onshore industry experience, strong CAD skills, and a proven ability to manage large projects, budgets, and schedules while upholding HSSE standards.