Intermediate Instrumenentation Specialist

Job Summary
Intermediate Instrumentation Specialists specify Instrumentation for a wide variety of applications, create datasheets, request quotes, and generate bill of materials (BOM). 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. Senior Instrumentation Specialists are involved in bid reviews, design reviews, technical evaluations, and assisting field operations. They are often 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.
• Has an understanding of PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, and DCS/SCADA systems and their use in the oil and gas industry.
• Reads and analyzes P&IDs and Line Lists for generation of instrument lists and data sheets.
• Read and understand process runs and apply to the specification of instruments.
• Checks Instrumentation Specialist's and Process Engineer's data sheets for accuracy, proper application, and completeness.
• Uses data sheets and associated information to specify, size and select instruments.
• Review/Modify P&IDs, Cause and Effects, and Shutdown Keys.
• 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.
• 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.
• Possibly test, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and Instrumentation.
• Resolve instrument, control, and electrical technical issues.
• Reviews and approves vendor drawings and documents.
• View instruments and installations in the yard or shop and advise on proper installation.
• Assist instrument and control personnel during construction and commissioning.
• Tracks time to jobs.
• Ensures final project documentation is accurate, complete, and in a professional format for presentation to the client.
• Independently analyze complex problems by communicating with leaders , other Instrumentation peers, and other disciplines.
• Provide technical support to Instrumentation peers, Engineers, Drafters , and others.
• Works with other engineers to create control philosophies for oil and gas equipment.
• 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.
• Assists with system architecture design.
• Assists Instrumentation Supervisor in refining standards.
• 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.

Prerequisites

Education

• 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 of directly related experience in the field of instrumentation in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry

• P&ID's, datasheets and Instrument Index experience is required
• Previous experience in a fabrication environment is an asset

• Experience with an EPCM company is an asset

• Experience with control systems, measurement instrumentation, and industry regulations

• Experience with Analyzer Design an Asset
• Calibrating and testing instrumentation is an asset

• Design, installation, and operation of gas processing equipment including natural gas compression, refrigeration, turbo-expander, or amine treating plants is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Windows XP, AutoCAD Drawing Viewer, Bluebeam &/or Adobe Acrobat Reader, Units Converter, and various Flow Calculation Software
• Experience with Rockwell or DeltaV an Asset

Other

• Proficiency in Unit Conversions, Fisher Valve Specification Software, Emerson Regulator & Relief Valve Sizing Software and Emerson Online Meter Sizing & Selection Tools.
• 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 understand complex, technical verbal and written instructions
• 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
• Ability to interpret and utilize complex information, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications
• Solid reading, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent visualization skills
• Strong detail orientation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives
• Positive attitude
• 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

Relationships

Internal

• 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 Specialists, 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
• Make independent decisions within the scope of the position
• Supervisor and Manager are readily available for assistance and guidance

Work Environment

Specific Work Conditions

• Work may involve shop/warehouse reviews 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
  • Expected to monitor own work load and decide when needed
• 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 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 Measures

Time Management

• Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time
• Works with lead to ensure task priorities meet project requirements
• 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
• C onsistently monitors the accuracy of work for their own work and that of those who report to them
• 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

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
• 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.