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Our client provides full multi-discipline engineering, design, project management, procurement, and project management services to the refining and petrochemical industries.
They are currently looking for a Senior Control Systems Designer with SPI experience for an onsite assignment at one of their client's facilities in Ferndale, WA.
SPI experience is a must have.
JOB SUMMARY
This is a senior level control systems and instrumentation designer position. The position requires strong technical ability to both perform design tasks and lead others, ability to work independently with minimal guidance, working knowledge of stage-gated industrial projects, and strong communication skills in written, spoken, and personal formats. Our senior designers are capable of producing complete construction drawing packages with limited engineering guidance and are often paired with junior engineers to help mentor them in the craft of design. Strong capability for complex design tasks such as producing complete control panel layout and wiring drawings is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Execute project design tasks in partnership with Control Systems Engineer counterparts
Develop Control Systems scope on the project P&IDs
Coordinate with Control Systems Engineer, Design WGL, and project team to develop basic schedules
Coordinate inter-discipline design directly with counterparts in other disciplines (such as piping and electrical)
Work within 3D design software where applicable; contribute to and extract information from 3D model
Perform detailed vendor document reviews and incorporate into project design
Perform drawing and document research in client databases; coordinate with Document Control to properly find and checkout drawings
Develop detailed construction packages in accordance with codes and standards:
Block Diagrams
Location and Plot Plans
Wiring Diagrams
Loop Drawings
Cabinet/Equipment Layouts
Cable & Conduit Routing Schedules
Conduit & Tray Diagrams
Instrument Installation Details
Material Take-Offs (MTO) and Bills of Material (BoMs)
Coordinate final package quality checks and hand-off to project assistants for formal issue
NOTE: when performing as a lead designer, you may not perform all of these duties on a given project, but you are ultimately responsible for the quality and completeness of the package
Perform quality checks on ones' own work
Ensure projects and work processes adhere to the company's Project Services Quality System (PSQS)
Perform work with moderate supervision and guidance
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - TECHNICAL
Ability to create, modify and work with 2D drawings in the AutoCAD 2010 (or newer) software
Read basic Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and translate them into control system documents such as block diagrams
As-build control and instrument systems in the field, producing accurate markups of documents and drawings
Design infrastructure for industrial communication and control networks
Design wiring, conduit, and cable tray systems for NEC-hazardous classified areas.
Prepare detailed design of projects in compliance with governing codes, regulations, and client standards
Design PLC and DCS hardware and wiring systems; working knowledge of PLC and DCS point types
Basic working knowledge of 3D Design and software
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - OTHER
Familiar with and able to work within stage-gated project processes and requirements
Prioritize own work on multiple projects
Perform effectively in a team environment, both in-person and remotely
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience developing construction packages for small to medium projects ($1MM to $30MM TIC)
Highly detail oriented with a strong, self-driven work ethic
Able to identify areas of personal technical strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, and quickly learn new responsibilities
Able to evaluate equipment in the field, including climbing ladders, flights of stairs, etc.
Able to travel to remote work sites on occasion
Strong computer skills - Microsoft Applications
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A.A.S. or higher in engineering or related discipline - Preferred
Ability to work in INtools (SPI)
Strong 3D Design capability
Experience in Electrical Design
Working knowledge and basic understanding of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Experience working on-site at an industrial facility in maintenance, reliability, or projects groups
Ability and desire to mentor young designers and engineer
Experience with MicroStation
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
10-25 years of experience in I&C design on Oil & Gas, Refining, and/or Petrochemical Plant projects
COMPENSATION: Rate $50.00 - $70.00 hourly (depending on experience)
BENEFITS:
PTS Staffing offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualified employees which includes Medical (with employer contribution), Dental, Vision, 401k program, direct deposit, and more
PTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration!
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