SENIOR INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER at Gulf Interstate Engineering Company
Houston, Texas, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Instrumentation Engineering, P&ID Review, Network Architecture, Technical Bid Evaluation, SIS, BPCS, SCADA Systems, Engineering Calculations, Vendor Document Review, Project Scheduling, Oil and Gas Standards, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description
Description Position Title: Senior Instrumentation Engineer Location: Houston, TX Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more. Position Description The Senior Instrumentation Engineer is expected to be able to function as the Lead Instrumentation Engineer on smaller projects and be responsible for all discipline technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project. He/she receives little supervision and in turn may provide technical guidance, as required, to lower classified personnel on assignments. Work is periodically reviewed by Chief Instrumentation Engineer for accomplishment of objectives. Essential Functions · Prepares or reviews discipline job specifications. · Prepares or reviews requisitions for inquiry and purchase of equipment, materials, and subcontracts. · Prepares technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk materials and subcontracts in cooperation with the Procurement Department. · Observes factory acceptance testing of equipment in cooperation with the Lead Engineer. · Performs engineering calculations and analysis as required by discipline. · Reviews and provide inputs to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) · Develops Network Architecture, Instrument Index, I/O List and layouts as required by the discipline. · Reviews plot plans as required by the discipline. · Coordinates with and provides liaison with client personnel relative to Instrumentation & Control activities. · Reviews and approves vendor documents. · Accepts both short and extended term assignments to the site, client’s office, etc. as may be requested by the Chief Instrumentation Engineer. ADDENDUM: INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS Instrumentation Engineering is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide design-engineering service covering: Network Architecture – Develop the optimum instrumentation and control system based upon desired reliability, maintainability, flexibility, Integration and cost. Cause and Effect – Develop matrix logic of critical conditions where if a cause happens what should be the effect. Engineer should identify the possible root causes, sort out and relate some of the interactions among the factors affecting a particular process or effect and analyze existing problems so that corrective action can be taken. Operation Philosophy – Develop narrative of how plant operates and its integration with the control systems. Safety Instrumented System (SIS) – Determine location, size and arrangement of major equipment. Basis Process Control System (BPCS) – Determine location, size and arrangement of major equipment. Standards Specifications – Responsible for technical content of standards and preparation of specification including: - SCADA Systems - Temperature, Pressure, Level and Flow Transmitters - Safety Instrumented Systems - Basic Process Control Systems - Temperature, Pressure, Level and Flow Switches - Fire and Gas Systems - Temperature, Pressure, and Level Gauges - Analyzer Systems - Flow meters - Leak detection Systems - Security Systems - Telecommunication Systems - Commissioning and Operation Manuals Construction Drawings – Approved for construction drawings and schedules: - Network Architecture - Interconnecting Wiring Diagrams - Instrument location Plan - Raceway and cable schedule - Control System Block Diagrams - Installation Details #RG-LI1 Requirements Qualifications · Typically 5 - 10 years of proven experience in oil and gas. · Familiar with oil and gas industry standards and codes. · Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Education · Bachelor of Science degree Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical in Engineering · EIT or PE Certification preferred Competencies · Results oriented · Customer focused · Impact and influence · Business and people acumen · Strong interpersonal skills to work with Multi-Disciplined Team, and Managers · Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects at once Work Environment/Physical Demands · Working conditions are normal for an office environment. · Frequent sitting and operating a computer. · Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials. · Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. · Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work. Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Responsibilities
The Senior Instrumentation Engineer serves as a technical lead on projects, managing discipline specifications, equipment requisitions, and technical bid evaluations. They are responsible for developing network architecture, instrument indices, and coordinating control activities with clients.
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