Senior Instrumentation Specialist

This position provides technical support to Instrumentation peers, Engineers, and Drafters. Senior Instrumentation Specialists are involved in sizing and selecting various instruments and preparing instrument lists and datasheets. This position has experience with control systems, control valve sizing, measurement instrumentation, and industry regulations and standards. Instrumentation Specialists are involved in bid reviews, design reviews, technical evaluations, and assisting field operations. Senior Instrumentation Specialists are called upon to lead projects where there are various other Instrumentation Specialists along with other disciplines involved in various degrees
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with Instrument engineering and design for industrial plants and processes.
Assists peers, engineers and others with instrumentation questions.
Performs bid/evaluate/award process including development of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, bid evaluations, and Bill of Material (BOM) entry into Enterprise Resource Planning software.
Independently analyze complex problems by communicating with leaders, other employees, and other disciplines.
Reads and analyzes P&IDs and Line Lists for generation of instrument lists and data sheets.
Possibly test, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and Instrumentation.
Read and apply specifications, installation detail drawings, and electrical drawings to the specification of instrumentation.
Ensure designs and installations comply with client specifications and government standards and codes.
Resolve instrument, control, and electrical technical issues.
Assist instrument and control personnel during construction and commissioning.
Read and understand process runs and apply to the specification of instruments.
Prepares and maintains instrument lists and data sheets.
Uses data sheets and associated information to specify, size and select instruments.
Requests quotes from vendors.
Assists Instrumentation Supervisor in refining standards.
Reviews and approves vendor drawings and documents
Generates Bill of Material (BOM)
Tracks time to jobs
Provide technical support to Instrumentation peers, Engineers, Drafters, and others.
View instruments and installations in the yard or shop and advise on proper installation.
Apply practical knowledge and develop broad based skills while contributing to the overall success of Propak's operations through interaction with a cross functional team.
Lead a project with providing manhour estimates and overall project timeline management.
Assign and oversee the work of other Instrumentation Specialists in team.
Assist with the performance evaluation of other Instrumentation Specialists in team.
PrerequisitesEducation
Diploma in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology
Journeyman Red Seal certification (Instrumentation) is an asset
Registered with or eligible for ASET certification
Experience
5+ years previous experience in the field of instrumentation
Experience in the oil and gas industry
Experience with control systems, measurement instrumentation, and industry regulations
Experience with Analyzer Design an Asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems, AutoCAD Drawing Viewer, Bluebeam Revu and Adobe Acrobat Reader
Experience with Rockwell or DeltaV an Asset
Other
As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement
Required Skills and Abilities
Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Use of appropriate theoretical and practical engineering principles to solve technical problems
Ability to interpret and utilize complex information
Ability to use past engineering and/or field experience to help design instruments in various process applications
Willing to think outside the box for selection of alternate instrument options
Solid reading, research, and analytical skills
Ability to understand complex, technical verbal and written instructions
Ability to interpret and utilize complex information, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications
Excellent visualization skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives
Ability to create systems for checking accuracy and monitoring the quality of work
Advanced mathematics and science skills
Willingness to learn new skills, systems, and procedures
Highly motivated to excel in a competitive environment
Strong command of the English language
RelationshipsInternal
Works in a team environment
Interacts professionally with all levels of staff and management
Required to attend meetings and liaise with direct supervisor and co-workers
Collaborates with multidisciplinary Technologists, Engineers, Designers, Trades, Managers, and other department personnel
Answers inquiries and explains processes
May be required to prepare internal reports
External
Interacts professionally with all external parties
May be required to visit client site during commissioning and start-up
Authority Level
Decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures
Makes independent decisions within the scope of the position
Manager is readily available for assistance and guidance
Specific Work Conditions
Work may involve shop and field placements, often with little notice
Required to work in an office setting with usual weekday office hours
Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines
Requires the ability to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiries
Coping with frequent interruption and changing priorities
Required to attend meetings at other buildings
Physical Requirements
Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc...
Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away file boxes weighing up to 25 lbs
Occasional ability to stand for extended periods for faxing, scanning, and photocopying
Manual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipment
Climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling when examining equipment
Must wear company-standard PPE when entering fabrication shops, yards, and project sites. Project site PPE includes CSA approved steel toed boots and long pants
Walking on uneven ground is to be expected in yards and at project sites
Performance MeasuresTime Management
Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time
Maintains a professional attitude under time constraints and changing priorities
Accuracy
The outcome of work is neat, complete, accurate, and error free
Approaches work methodically and with precision
Identifies proper standards and codes
Consistently monitors the accuracy of work
Contacts appropriate departments and personnel in order to resolve discrepancies
Work processes are monitored and evaluated and new work procedures are developed if necessary
Reports are error free and professionally presented within the scope of the position
Communication Skills
Appropriately safeguards confidential information
Communicates effectively and diplomatically with diverse individuals
Communicates complex information and ideas and provides clear explanations to internal and external clients
Ensures the flow of information in all necessary directions at the right time
Reads, interprets, and utilizes complex materials, computer based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications
Quantity and Quality of Work
Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe
Gathers information and makes independent decisions within the scope of the position
Finds innovative solutions to problems through research, testing, and analysis by keeping abreast of new technology, systems, processes, and regulations
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather an overview of the job. The employee is responsible for completing all duties necessary to help fulfill departmental goals.
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