SR. PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER at Gulf Interstate Engineering Company

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Technical Authority, Work Review, Proposal Assistance, Specification Preparation, Requisition Preparation, Bid Evaluation, Operation Philosophy, Cause and Effect Diagrams, P&ID Review, PFD Review, Network Architecture, Instrument Index, I/O List, Factory Acceptance Testing, Client Coordination

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Description Position Title: Senior Principal 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 Principal Instrumentation Engineer handles medium, large and complex projects. He/she has wide latitude of technical authority with full work responsibilities, as well as limited administrative responsibilities, over a group of Instrumentation Engineers and Designers. He/she may assign and review work of lower-level personnel. He/she may also function as the Lead Instrumentation Engineer, responsible for all discipline technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project. Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Instrumentation Engineer for accomplishment of objectives. Essential Functions Assists the Chief Instrumentation Engineer in proposals. Assists the Chief Instrumentation Engineer in providing training to personnel. Prepares or reviews discipline job specifications. Prepares or reviews requisitions for inquiry and purchase of equipment, materials, and subcontracts. Approves technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk materials and subcontracts in cooperation with the Procurement Department. Prepares and reviews/approves operation philosophy and Cause & Effect diagrams. 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. Directs/observes factory acceptance testing of equipment. Reviews plot plans and facilities for Instrumentation & Control System requirements. Coordinates with and provides liaison with client personnel relative to Instrumentation & Control activities. Reviews and approves vendor documents. Prepares or reviews engineering and design status reports, work plans and man-hour estimates. Reviews the discipline scope of work to be executed to ensure it matches project specification and/or the proposal documents as appropriate. 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 Loop Diagrams #LI-RG1 Requirements Qualifications Typically 15+ years proven experience in oil and gas, focusing on pipeline facilities. In depth knowledgeable of natural gas industry standards and codes published by NEMA, NFPA, API, AGA, ISA, IEC, ANSI, etc. and have the ability to apply the standards to measurement, process control and control system designs. Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Education Bachelor of Science degree in in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering Professional Engineering License (by exam) 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 Strong communication and networking skills to work with variety of groups and people 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

This Senior Principal Instrumentation Engineer handles complex projects, exercising wide technical authority over a group of engineers and designers, potentially serving as the Lead Instrumentation Engineer for all discipline technical and scheduling matters. Essential functions include assisting the Chief Engineer, preparing/reviewing specifications and requisitions, approving technical evaluations, and developing critical documentation like operation philosophy and Cause & Effect diagrams.