Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Calgary, AB)

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Company: Burns & McDonnell

Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8

Description:

Description

Burns & McDonnell Canada is seeking to hire a Staff Instrument & Controls engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Calgary, AB. The Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities.

As a Staff Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer, you will work on minor and major scale EPC projects and serve mid-stream, refining, chemical, and renewable industries.

Our Staff I&C Engineers work with multi-disciplined engineering and design teams to perform detail engineering, including front-end planning work, develop I&C quantities and cost estimation, conduct conceptual studies, perform technical quality reviews, attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and support construction & commissioning activities. This position provides an opportunity to work underneath an I&C lead and to work independently on smaller projects or standalone activities.

Responsibilities to include:
  • Develop instrumentation design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
  • Knowledge of process measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Familiar with various software and technologies for selecting appropriate instruments.
  • Perform preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
  • Prepare instruments data sheet and specifications, instrument inquiry/bid packages, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
  • Develop controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
  • Prepare control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
  • Conduct review of instrument and control systems vendor drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and detailers/designers.
  • Participate in the development of P&ID's and equipment/construction subcontract package specifications.
  • Work with Burns & McDonnel regional offices - I&C teams and other disciplines to produce I&C engineering and design deliverables.
  • Work with clients and vendors for information required to complete engineering design deliverables on schedule and building long working relationship.
  • Interface and support construction personnel directly from the office and support construction and pre-commissioning activities in the field, as required.
  • Work with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and other smart tools to produce engineering and design deliverables.
  • Able to support construction and startup & commission activities in the field, as required.
  • Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures, within the engineering services industry.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
  • Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from accredited program required.
  • 3 years related experience. Completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information
  • Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
  • Must be willing and able to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

Primary Location CA-AB-Calgary

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250408

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #CAN

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