Instrumentation Engineer V

John Wood Group - Watford City, ND

Full-time - Mid Level

Watford City, ND

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

The Facilities Instrumentation Engineer V at Wood PLC is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of engineering and construction standards for Base process facility projects. This role involves collaboration with various departments to execute projects from concept through commissioning and start-up, while providing engineering support for existing assets and new development projects.

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.
• Demonstrate strong SPIRIT values and be recognized as a technical specialist for the Business Unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Instrumentation, Controls and/or Electrical Engineering (Or foreign equivalent)
• 5+ years' experience in Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Industry
• 5+ years of oil and gas experience
• Experience working with various Engineering disciplines
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to travel to sites as needed to support field activities
• Willing and able to travel 20% on a yearly basis

Nice-to-haves

• 10+ years of oil and gas experience
• 10+ years of experience in technical areas of Instrumentation/Automation and Electrical fields
• 10+ years of experience in the design/construction of Oil & Gas Production/Processing Facilities
• 10+ years of experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), RTUs, and SCADA Systems
• Advanced knowledge of Technical Standards (API, ASME, NFPA, NEC, ISA84, etc.)
• General knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of Cyber Security/Process Control Networks
• Experience with directing Engineering Contractors
• Advanced understanding of the Project Execution process, Concept to Start-up
• Ability to specify appropriate equipment and materials as well as evaluate alternatives
• Communication skills to coordinate with a team of technical professionals
• Experience working with Operations and/or Maintenance Departments
• Competent in written communications and presentations
• Field experience in Construction related activities