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We are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Designer with experience in Instrumentation and Controls design for Refinery and Oil and Gas Industries. The I&C Design position calls for a candidate with experience in I&C design principles and practices. The position involves contributing to both single-discipline and multi-disciplinary projects, collaborating closely with senior designers and / or engineers. The position requires the candidate to work independently but occasionally will work under senior I&C design lead supervision. Responsibilities also include preparing scopes of work, budgets, and providing input to project schedules.

Compensation: $42.00 - $50.00/hour *Anticipated hourly rate may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting.

Work Arrangement: 3 days onsite in Ferndale, WA, 2 days remote *option to work from home Monday and Friday. Every other Friday off.

Move Forward with Eichleay

Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including life sciences, energy and chemicals, power and food and beverages. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety and environmental issues. Address issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, and contractors with zero environmental incidents.
• Consistently achieve goals, delivering quality and accurate work and meeting project schedules. This includes reviewing project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Ability to assemble I&C engineering, drawing and construction work packages for review and approval, that may include Instrument Index, I/O List, and design deliverables including loop diagrams, conduit and wiring diagrams, schematics, installation details, location plans and other project
• Support development of man hour estimates and material take-offs (MTO).
• Perform job walks, site visits, assisting with scope development and supporting IFC (construction) package completion.
• Respond to construction requests for information (RFIs).
• Support project construction, commissioning and start-up as well as client site turnaround activities as required.
• Attend and participate in Client and Eichleay project team meetings when required.
• Effectively interact with all levels of employees and clients.
• Willingness to follow directions and guidance from senior Design and Engineering staff.
• Maintain schedule and budget commitments.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Associate’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline is preferred, or specialized courses in drafting, AutoCAD, engineering drawing, and 3D modeling.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Refinery or other oil and gas related industries.
• Location: This position is hybrid with three days in the Ferndale WA office and two days working from home.
• Skills:
  • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment.
  • Coordinate with vendors and clients.
  • Manage budgets and schedules.
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and working experience with AutoCAD/NavisWorks, and Bluebeam software.
• Technical Competence:
  • Sound knowledge of design and drafting techniques, AutoCAD, engineering drawings, 3D Modeling and experience in reading engineering documents.
  • Basic understanding of electrical design activities and deliverables is preferred.
  • Solid experience with Smart Instrumentation (SI) / Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) including loop wiring.
  • Familiarity with industry standards including ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, and NFPA/NEC standards is desirable.
• Travel: Travel to local clients will be required and can be at least one day per week for meetings. Travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, less than 10%
• Industry Requirements: This role will require all or some of the following requirements at time of hire or during employment
  • HHFT Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
  • Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
  • TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain. TWIC card must be obtained prior to start date or start date may need to be adjusted.
  • Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
  • Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.
• Preferred Skills / Experience
  • Experience working onsite at a refinery or similar industrial facility is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Smart Instrumentation (SI) / Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) wiring and loop diagram creation is required.
  • Experience in working with High Value Engineering centers (HVE) is desirable.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays and weekends.
• Job duties will be performed at a client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site.
• Conditions and/or schedule may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site-based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship. Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working on site in an office or field environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.