Coordinate with project engineers, construction management, quality personnel, vendors, and commissioning teams to ensure timely execution of instrumentation activities. * Review and resolve Requests ...
Coordinate with project engineers, construction management, quality personnel, vendors, and commissioning teams to ensure timely execution of instrumentation activities. * Review and resolve Requests ...
Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning schedule from the baseline Critical Path Method schedule for all Instrumentation and Controls systems and Low Voltage start-up and commissioning ...
Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning schedule from the baseline Critical Path Method schedule for all Instrumentation and Controls systems and Low Voltage start-up and commissioning ...
Lead instrumentation engineering efforts throughout the full project lifecycle, from conceptual ... Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects across different phases ...
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Lead instrumentation engineering efforts throughout the full project lifecycle, from conceptual ... Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects across different phases ...
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Performs general instrument/electrical maintenance under the direction of the maintenance manager, including electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and accurately calibrating ...
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Instrumentation & Controls Electrician
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Performs general instrument/electrical maintenance under the direction of the maintenance manager, including electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation and accurately calibrating ...
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Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning schedule from the baseline Critical Path Method schedule for all Instrumentation and Controls systems and Low Voltage start-up and commissioning ...
Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning schedule from the baseline Critical Path Method schedule for all Instrumentation and Controls systems and Low Voltage start-up and commissioning ...
Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our ... Instrumentation and control devices * High-purity tubing (SS, copper, and specialty materials)
Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our ... Instrumentation and control devices * High-purity tubing (SS, copper, and specialty materials)
Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning schedule from the baseline Critical Path Method schedule for all Instrumentation and Controls systems and Low Voltage start-up and commissioning ...
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Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning schedule from the baseline Critical Path Method schedule for all Instrumentation and Controls systems and Low Voltage start-up and commissioning ...
Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning schedule from the baseline Critical Path Method schedule for all Instrumentation and Controls systems and Low Voltage start-up and commissioning ...
Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning schedule from the baseline Critical Path Method schedule for all Instrumentation and Controls systems and Low Voltage start-up and commissioning ...
Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning schedule from the baseline Critical Path Method schedule for all Instrumentation and Controls systems and Low Voltage start-up and commissioning ...
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Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning schedule from the baseline Critical Path Method schedule for all Instrumentation and Controls systems and Low Voltage start-up and commissioning ...
Project Management: * Prepare project documentation, including control narratives, functional specifications, and user manuals. * Compliance and Standards: * Ensure all instrumentation and control ...
Project Management: * Prepare project documentation, including control narratives, functional specifications, and user manuals. * Compliance and Standards: * Ensure all instrumentation and control ...
Project Management Location: Houston, TX, United States Join a company that is passionately ... Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, Control Philosophy and conceptual design of ...
Project Management Location: Houston, TX, United States Join a company that is passionately ... Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, Control Philosophy and conceptual design of ...
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Control Panels USA is seeking an Instrumentation Specialist to join our growing team in Georgetown ... Work with purchasing managing vendor relationships, attaining vendor quotes and best pricing. * Any ...
Project Management Location: Houston, TX, United States Join a company that is passionately ... Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, Control Philosophy and conceptual design of ...
Project Management Location: Houston, TX, United States Join a company that is passionately ... Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, Control Philosophy and conceptual design of ...
Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our ... Instrumentation and control devices * High-purity tubing (SS, copper, and specialty materials)
Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our ... Instrumentation and control devices * High-purity tubing (SS, copper, and specialty materials)
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$38 - $40/hr
Job Brief: The Journeyman Instrumentation works with other Journeyman and apprentices ... Manages warehouse inventory monthly reports. * Senior Instrument JM complete on-the-job training ...
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Journeyman Instrumentation
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$38 - $40/hr
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Project Management: * Prepare project documentation, including control narratives, functional specifications, and user manuals. * Compliance and Standards: * Ensure all instrumentation and control ...
Project Management: * Prepare project documentation, including control narratives, functional specifications, and user manuals. * Compliance and Standards: * Ensure all instrumentation and control ...
EPC Modular Engineering design, hook ups, Instrumentation validation The role of Controls & Instrument Engineer is to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager. They will be ...
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Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our ... Instrumentation and control devices * High-purity tubing (SS, copper, and specialty materials)
Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our ... Instrumentation and control devices * High-purity tubing (SS, copper, and specialty materials)
Develop technical specifications for third-party control system suppliers and manage deliverables throughout the project. * Design complete instrumentation and control systems, including: * P&IDs
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Develop technical specifications for third-party control system suppliers and manage deliverables throughout the project. * Design complete instrumentation and control systems, including: * P&IDs
Project Management: * Prepare project documentation, including control narratives, functional specifications, and user manuals. * Compliance and Standards: * Ensure all instrumentation and control ...
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Project Management: * Prepare project documentation, including control narratives, functional specifications, and user manuals. * Compliance and Standards: * Ensure all instrumentation and control ...
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Worley rating
8.3
Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
137th of 442 rated engineering
Job description
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Worley is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Field Engineer - Instrumentation to provide construction site engineering expertise and technical support during project execution. This role is responsible for interpreting engineering designs, resolving field issues, coordinating instrumentation construction activities, and ensuring installation and testing activities are performed in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements. The Instrumentation Field Engineer serves as a key interface between engineering, construction, quality, and commissioning teams to ensure successful project delivery. This position is based in Freeport, TX.
Responsibilities
Deliver instrumentation engineering services that meet Worley, client, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
Key accountabilities include:
- Interpret and analyze instrumentation drawings, specifications, loop diagrams, hook-ups, cable schedules, datasheets, and engineering deliverables to ensure constructability and compliance with project requirements.
- Provide field engineering support for the installation of instrumentation systems, including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, tubing systems, junction boxes, marshalling cabinets, and associated wiring.
- Evaluate field conditions and implement design modifications or recommendations necessary to accommodate site requirements while maintaining compliance with engineering intent.
- Support construction supervision activities and verify that instrumentation installation work is executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
- Coordinate with project engineers, construction management, quality personnel, vendors, and commissioning teams to ensure timely execution of instrumentation activities.
- Review and resolve Requests for Information (RFIs), field change notices, and technical queries associated with instrumentation systems.
- Perform field inspections and quality checks to verify proper installation, calibration, and completion of instrumentation systems.
- Leading the execution of instrumentation and control engineering activities on assigned projects or project scopes.
- Supporting project planning and delivery, including participation in relevant meetings, preparation of progress reports, and compliance with required checking and quality assurance procedures.
- Providing technical input and support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, including:
o Preparation and review of requisitions
o Technical bid evaluations
o Review of vendor documentation and purchase orders - Coordinating instrumentation engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams (process, electrical, mechanical, piping, automation) to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Communicating effectively with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders.
Technical & Industry Experience - Demonstrated experience delivering instrumentation and control engineering work on industrial projects (e.g., energy, mining, chemicals, or infrastructure).
- Working knowledge of engineering systems, workflows, and document management tools
- Experience participating in process safety and operability studies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA) and implementing outcomes into engineering design.
- Strong working knowledge of Instrumentation & Control deliverables, including:
• Junction box and marshalling panel design
• P&IDs
• Loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and instrument location drawings
• Motor control and interconnection schematics
• Instrument installation details
• Instrument datasheets and specifications
• I/O lists
• Bills of material
• Cable, conduit, and tray schedules
• Control narratives and philosophies
• Cause & effect diagrams
• Material requisitions
• Construction and engineering work packages - Working knowledge of instrumentation selection and application, including:
• Flow measurement (orifice, vortex, venturi, magnetic, ultrasonic)
• Level measurement (radar, displacers, gauges)
• Temperature measurement (including thermowell design and frequency wake calculations)
• Pressure measurement
Education, Qualifications & Accreditation
Required:
- Accredited Engineering Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline.
- Solid experience in instrumentation and control engineering roles on multidisciplinary projects.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and interpret I&C designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
Moving forward together
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