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Job Titles: Project Instrumentation Engineer
Location: Luling, LA
Zip Code: 70070
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #Lulingjobs; #ProjectInstrumentationEngineerobs;
We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $64 - $65/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
Position Summary:
This position reports to the Site Project Engineering Manager and is responsible for providing instrumentation expertise for projects with emphasis on instrumentation specification and design, Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design and specification, work plan writing and preparation, cost estimation, equipment procurement, system startup, data management and reporting, and system troubleshooting (as required) for Client.
Project Responsibilities:
* Manage multiple tasks to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, with a high degree of internal and external client satisfaction
* Communicate project/task status and issues with project manager, client and/or company management
* Use engineering discipline and experience to solve project issues during installation
* Locate project drawings and provide initial markups to drafting for incorporation
* Oversee and prepare designs and work plans, from conceptual design through detailed design packages. Primary focus is on the instrumentation engineering aspect; however, expect involvement in other aspects of the design process. Instrumentation design tasks may include instrument selection, valve specification, cable selection including wire/cable sizing. Other typical design aspects may include preparation of tray routing, wire routes, etc.
* Work with Functional Safety Project Manager to prioritize and implement projects to support Client migration and PHA efforts.
* Provide a basis for utilization of instruments/valves based on Client Functional Safety procedures
* Develop/update instrument spec sheets, loop sheets, connection diagrams, electrical schematics, EFDs(P&IDs)
* Develop cable schedules, instrument indices, equipment lists, and material takeoffs
* Prepare requests for bids for subcontractors and material vendors.
* Prepare construction and equipment specifications, including means and methods.
* Compare bids and recommend the selection of subcontractors and material vendors.
* Perform field walks on project opportunities to determine the available DCS connections, existing instruments and control schemes, utility/facility constraints, and assist with preparation of cost estimates.
* Work with site DCS team to implement changes to the DCS as it applies to assigned projects
* Understand and have experience working with various voltage levels including: 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC
* Understand and have experience working with instrumentation systems including: 4-20mA, 0-5VDC, and 0-10VDC
Field Engineering:
* Perform the function of field engineer, including hands on field work and/or field engineering, supervision of subcontractors on the jobsite, review of daily work schedule and budget.
* Perform QA/QC in the field to ensure construction work is performed in accordance with design specifications.
* Communicate and coordinate work quality or safety concerns to the Client construction coordinator, project manager, general manager, and technology manager as necessary to ensure proper and safe completion of the project.
* Assist the Client construction supervisor and system operators with equipment commissioning and startup, and operational troubleshooting as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
* At least 8 years instrumentation engineering experience
o Prefer at least 5 years experience in chemical production or refinery
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Skills:
* Knowledge in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS)
* Experience and practical knowledge with International Electrotechnical Commission Standard IEC 61508
Education Required:
* BS or higher Electrical Engineering degree
Skills/Aptitudes:
* Self-starter
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* Ability to take direction and act independently
* Strong organization skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities
* Ability to climb stairs or ladders unassisted
Level of Supervision:
* Work independently based on general instructions, directions or objectives received from Project Electrical Engineering Technical Lead.
PPE Requirements: steel toes, hardhat, gloves, goggles & safety glasses
Working Conditions: project construction sites
If heights, how high?: no more than 4 ft without fall protection
If driving, what will they be driving?: company provided vehicle on site only
If lifting, how many pounds?: ? 50 lbs
Any chemicals?: SDS available for all chemicals onsite.
"Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."