Instrumentation, Control & Electrical Engineer

$83,000 - $111,000/Yr

Unclassified - Watford City, ND

Full-time - Mid Level

Watford City, ND

About the position

The Instrumentation, Control & Electrical Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting engineering and construction standards for process facility projects within a leading hydrocarbon production and exploration company. This position is based in Watford City, ND, and is anticipated to start on January 1, 2025. The engineer will report directly to the Base Engineering Supervisor and will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of various projects, from initial concept through to commissioning and start-up. The role requires a strong focus on collaboration with multiple departments, including Project Engineers, Production Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Regulatory, and others, to develop and execute facility infrastructure plans in a dynamic environment. The engineer will be tasked with troubleshooting and optimizing electrical systems, providing support to operations and maintenance teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This includes developing technical specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, and cable schedules, as well as participating in risk assessments and process hazard analyses. The engineer will also lead efforts to ensure that modifications, designs, and construction standards for instrumentation and electrical equipment are effectively managed through the Management of Change (MOC) process. Additionally, the engineer will be expected to demonstrate strong SPIRIT values and be recognized as a technical specialist within the business unit, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Engineers, Production Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Regulatory, HSE, Planning & Scheduling, Surface Projects, Right of Way, Supply Chain, Drafting, and Third-party Engineering to successfully develop and execute facility infrastructure plans.
• Provide Instrumentation and Electrical troubleshooting and optimization support to operations/maintenance.
• Support Project Teams, Maintenance and Operations in the execution, commissioning, and start-up of facility upgrades/modifications.
• Collaborate in the development of scope of work definition, preliminary and detailed design, BOM generation, cost estimating, equipment selection, procurement, and construction cost control for Base Facility Projects.
• Develop technical specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, and cable schedules; work with Project Engineers to establish cause and effect charts, control narratives and P&ID's.
• Provide electrical engineering support in Electrical Areas Classification, Arc Flash, Grounding, and Power Distribution Management.
• Coordinate with I&E Designers (In-house & 3rd Party) in the creation of wiring diagrams, grounding plans, Electrical Area Classification, control cabinet layouts, and I&E installation details.
• Abide by and support the Management of Change (MOC) Process, including participation in Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) to comply with the HSE Management System.
• Participate in Risk Assessment Evaluations and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Monitor and report on the progress of Base Facility Projects and track/reconcile actual project costs with forecasts.
• Provide creative project options to meet critical schedule constraints or cost requirements.
• Lead and develop programs and standards to support the maintenance of Instrumentation and Electrical equipment in process facilities for Production Operations and Preventative Maintenance Departments within the Business Unit.
• Interpret and implement Corporate & Industry Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Standards, Specifications, and Code Requirements.
• Participate in the review of deviations to Corporate and/or Industry Standards.
• Provide direct and impartial feedback on the compliance of Business Unit Facilities with Electrical Codes and classifications to management.
• Lead efforts to ensure modifications, designs, and construction standards for I&E equipment are fully understood and effectively managed through the Management of Change (MOC) Process.
• Direct the sourcing and oversight of Engineering Contractors.
• Support and assist programming efforts associated with PLC, RTU, HMI, SCADA, and radio/wireless designs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) industry, with a preference for 10+ years in oil and gas.
• Expertise in PLCs, SCADA systems, and technical standards.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Experience in project management and execution in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with GHG Reduction Technology and Operation/Maintenance Upgrades.
• Familiarity with corporate and industry standards for instrumentation and electrical engineering.