Instrumentation Engineer V

John Wood Group - Watford City, ND

Full-time

Watford City, ND

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

Wood is seeking an expression of interest for a Facilities Instrumentation Engineer V to work on our client's site in Watford City, ND. The Facilities Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer will report to the Base Engineering Supervisor. This role is pivotal in supporting the development and consistent implementation of engineering and construction standards in the design and execution of "Base" process facility projects, which include Facility Debottlenecking, Artificial Lift Conversions, GHG Reduction Technology, and Operation/Maintenance Upgrades. The Facilities I&E Engineer will collaborate with representatives from various departments and disciplines to ensure successful project execution from initial concept through commissioning and start-up phases. In this position, the Facilities I&E Engineer will provide essential support to all existing assets and act as an operations engineering representative on new development projects. This support will encompass a range of activities from small to mid-size projects, corrective maintenance recommendations, and the development of preventative maintenance plans. The role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting and optimization, ensuring that all engineering and construction standards are adhered to while fostering collaboration across teams to meet project goals efficiently.

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 in a changing environment.
• 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 (with or without reasonable accommodation) 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.