Intermediate to Senior Instrumentation Controls Engineer

at  John Wood Group

Wood is currently seeking an Intermediate to Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our Minerals and Metals team in Vancouver, BC.

• Provide I&C input to process P&ID.
• Prepare and review control deliverables such as Control Narrative, Cause and Effect diagram, Control system architecture, loop drawings.
• Prepare and review instrument lists such as equipment list, IO list, I/O assignment, Instrument Index, Serial Interface list, cable list, etc..
• Prepare and Review Communication systems deliverables such as Network Diagrams and Specifications.
• Squad check other discipline documents, such as SLDs, ISOs, etc.
• Provide input to mechanical packages.
• Provide technical support in FAT.
• Prepare and review Instrumentation Datasheets for ON/OFF valve, control valve, flowmeter, densitometers, transmitters, pressure safety valve, Motor operated valves, Hydraulic power units, etc.
• Perform Instrument sizing calculations.
• Prepare and review RFQ, approving vendor document, conducting technical bid evaluation (TBE) for field instrumentation.
• Review Instrument Location plan
• Develop and maintain positive, sustainable client relationships.
• Coordinate and work with project team members in Canada and international offices
• Prepares proposals, contract design drawings and calculations, contract information (CI) sheets, specifications and other engineering documentation using standards and/or new methods as required.
• Prepares technical specifications for purchased equipment.
• Coordinate and interface with mechanical equipment package.
• Plan, manage and coordinate the I&C engineering activities. Be the discipline lead engineer on projects and take on discipline management duties, i.e., discipline activities scheduling, progressing, and planning.
• Assure that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and high quality.
• Work independently and guide less experienced team members.
• Electrical Engineering (BSc) degree with automation and control systems specialization.
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of British Columbia or can register as one within approximately 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience; primarily responsible for supporting I&C engineering consulting projects for mining, metallurgical or similar process industries.
• Knowledge of CSA, ISA and IEEE standards including the Canadian Electrical Code, and how to apply them to designs.
• Everyday use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with mining and mineral processing facilities design.
• Site experience and pre-commissioning and startup experience.
• Database experience is considered an asset (AVEVA Instrumentation).
• Team player, but also able to work independently and take responsibility.
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required.
• If working as a lead discipline engineer, must be able to work from the office 2-3 days a week.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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