Instrumentation Engineer V at Wood PLC in Watford City, North Dakota

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Wood is seeking an expression of interest for a Facilities Instrumentation Engineer V to work on our client's site in Watford City, ND.


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



• 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