Job ID: 9844
Location: Watford City, ND
Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Job Description
Instrumentation, Control & Electrical Engineer
Location: Dickinson or Watford City, ND
Description:
The Facilities Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer will report to the Base Engineering Supervisor. The Facilities I&E Engineer will support the development and consistent implementation of engineering and construction standards in the design/execution of “Base” process facility projects (e.g., Facility Debottlenecking, Artificial Lift Conversions, GHG Reduction Technology, Operation/Maintenance Upgrades). The Facilities I&E Engineer will collaborate with representatives of other departments and disciplines to help execute projects from initial concept through commissioning/start-up. The Facilities I&E Engineer will provide the needed support to all existing assets and function as an operations’ engineering representative on new development projects; this support will range from small to mid-size projects, corrective maintenance recommendations, and the development of preventative maintenance plans.
Responsibilities may include:
Location: Dickinson or Watford City, ND
Description:
The Facilities Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer will report to the Base Engineering Supervisor. The Facilities I&E Engineer will support the development and consistent implementation of engineering and construction standards in the design/execution of “Base” process facility projects (e.g., Facility Debottlenecking, Artificial Lift Conversions, GHG Reduction Technology, Operation/Maintenance Upgrades). The Facilities I&E Engineer will collaborate with representatives of other departments and disciplines to help execute projects from initial concept through commissioning/start-up. The Facilities I&E Engineer will provide the needed support to all existing assets and function as an operations’ engineering representative on new development projects; this support will range from small to mid-size projects, corrective maintenance recommendations, and the development of preventative maintenance plans.
Responsibilities may include:
- Coordinate with Project Engineers, Production Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Regulatory, HSE, Planning & Scheduling, Surface Projects, Right of Way, Supply Chain, Drafting, and Third-party Engineering to successfully develop and execute facility infrastructure plans in a changing environment.
- Providing Instrumentation and Electrical troubleshooting and optimization support to operations/maintenance.
- Supporting Project Teams, Maintenance and Operations in the execution, commissioning, and start-up of facility upgrades/modifications.
- Collaborate in the development of scope of work definition, preliminary and detailed design, BOM generation, cost estimating, equipment selection, procurement, and construction cost control for Base Facility Projects.
- Develop technical specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, and cable schedules; work with Project Engineers to establish cause and effect charts, control narratives and P&ID's.
- Provide electrical engineering support in Electrical Areas Classification, Arc Flash, Grounding, and Power Distribution Management.
- Coordinate with I&E Designers (In-house & 3rd Party) in the creation of wiring diagrams, grounding plans, Electrical Area Classification, control cabinet layouts, and I&E installation details.
- Abide by and support the Management of Change (MOC) Process, including participation in Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) to comply with the HSE Management System.
- Participate in Risk Assessment Evaluations and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
- Monitor and report on the progress of Base Facility Projects and track/reconcile actual project costs with forecasts.
- Providing creative project options to meet critical schedule constraints or cost requirements.
- Lead and develop programs and standards to support the maintenance of Instrumentation and Electrical equipment in process facilities for Production Operations and Preventative Maintenance Departments within the Business Unit.
- Interpretation and implementation of Corporate & Industry Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Standards, Specifications, and Code Requirements.
- Participating in the review of deviations to Corporate and/or Industry Standards.
- Providing direct and impartial feedback on the compliance of Business Unit Facilities with Electrical Codes and classifications to management.
- Lead efforts to ensure modifications, designs, and construction standards for I&E equipment are fully understood and effectively managed through the Management of Change (MOC) Process.
- Direct the sourcing and oversight of Engineering Contractors.
- Support and assist programming efforts associated with PLC, RTU, HMI, SCADA, and radio/wireless designs.
- Demonstrate strong SPIRIT values and be recognized as a technical specialist for the Business Unit.
Qualifications
Basic/Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Instrumentation, Controls and/or Electrical Engineering (Or foreign equivalent)
- 5+ years’ experience in Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Industry
- 5+ years of oil and gas experience
- Experience working with various Engineering disciplines
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to travel to sites as needed to support field activities
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 20% on a yearly basis
Preferred:
- 10+ years of oil and gas experience
- 10+ years of experience in technical areas of Instrumentation/Automation and Electrical fields
- 10+ years of experience in the design/construction of Oil & Gas Production/Processing Facilities
- 10+ year of experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), RTUs, and Scada Systems
- Advanced knowledge of Technical Standards (API, ASME, NFPA, NEC, ISA84, etc.)
- General knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of Cyber Security/Process Control Networks
- Experience with directing Engineering Contractors
- Advanced understanding of the Project Execution process, Concept to Start-up
- Ability to specify appropriate equipment and materials as well as evaluate alternatives
- Communication skills to coordinate with a team of technical professionals
- Experience working with Operations and/or Maintenance Departments
- Competent in written communications and presentations
- Field experience in Construction related activities
