IEC Engineering Tech

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

Jobot - Midland, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Midland, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The IEC Engineering Tech position involves assisting in the design and development of control systems and power distribution for industrial gas processing facilities. The role focuses on creating designs and drawings for various electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting project phases from conceptual to detailed design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control engineering and electrical design, with a commitment to reducing methane emissions through innovative technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist developing control system deliverables for all phases of a project including conceptual design, preliminary design, and detailed design.
• Assist in developing the design of PLC based control systems.
• Assist developing cause & effects matrix and control narratives.
• Assist developing typical control system engineering and design drawings such as: PLC, RIO, & J-Box schematics; enclosure layout drawings; network drawing; area classification plans; control equipment arrangement plans.
• Assist developing the design of facility power distribution systems from the electric utility interface point.
• Assist developing the design of miscellaneous electrical systems such as lighting, grounding, electrical heat tracing, etc.
• Assist developing typical electrical engineering and design drawings such as: single line diagrams; power, lighting, grounding, electrical area classification plans; electrical equipment arrangement plans; cable tray layout plans and sections; conduit and cable schedules; motor control schematics.
• Assist developing typical electrical specifications such as: electrical equipment (MV/LV switchgear, MCC's, power transformers, standby/backup generators, UPSs, etc.); electrical installation - general requirements, and testing.
• Assist developing typical control system databases/spreadsheets such as: instrument index and I/O lists; panel schedules.
• Assist developing typical electrical databases/spreadsheets such as: motor and electrical load lists; panel schedules.
• Assist developing typical electrical calculations such as: load flow studies; voltage drop calculations; lighting calculations; short circuit and protective device coordination analyses; arc flash calculations and label creation.
• Participate in the development of electrical engineering and design, material takeoffs, construction cost estimates, and effort hour estimates.
• Participate in the development of electrical construction bid packages.
• Participate in procurement activities associated with control & electrical systems equipment. Procurement activities include preparing technical data for inquiry packages, preparing technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor drawing and document submittal reviews.
• Assist developing standard operating procedures (SOP) for electrical systems and equipment on industrial gas processing facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in designing control systems and power distribution for industrial gas processing facilities.
• Knowledge of control engineering and design practices including drawings, specifications, codes, building materials and costs, and construction techniques.
• Working knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and applicable electrical Codes as well as applicable Industry Codes and Standards (e.g. IEC, ANSI, IEEE, ISA).
• Experience in facility control system design & voltage power distribution and the preparation of electrical equipment and systems procurement and installation specifications.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team of engineers and designers on multiple, concurrently executed projects.
• Good organizational and communication skills. Expresses ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in the use of office personal computers, office networks, and the Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Relocation assistance