Title: Instrument & Controls Staff Engineer
Location: United States-Texas-Houston
Job Number: 1303184
Lead instrument design effort to support the development of basic and detailed design of new plants and their infrastructure as well as additions or modifications to existing facilities, in coordination with Project Managers and other Design Disciplines.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED IN:
- P&ID development for instrumentation
- Instrument list development
- Interlock and continuous control logic development
- Knowledge and implementation of DCS and PLC systems
- Knowledge of wiring and installation of field instrumentation including selection of installation details
- Knowledge of Hazardous Area Classification for instrument selection
- Calculate sizing on control valves and flow meters
- Preparing specifications and performing bid evaluations for:
o Field instrumentation
o Package unit equipment for instrumentation and control
- Reviewing Vendor drawings for specification compliance
- Coordination and direction of instrument Design/Drafting activities (in-house and outside contractor), including but not limited to:
o Instrument index
o Loop sheets and wiring diagrams
o Instrument location plans
o Instrument installation details
o Control Room/Rack Room equipment arrangement drawings
o Control panel design
Monitoring the type of work described above when performed by outside contractor engineers and designers for timeliness and cost effectiveness
- Interpretation and adherence to industry standards and regulatory codes
- Interface with Operations, Vendors, and Contractors throughout design, construction, and startup
EXPERIENCE DESIRED IN:
- Preparation of estimates for I&C scope
- Preparation of I&C design basis
- Preparing specifications and performing bid evaluations for:
o SIS (user requirements specifications)
o DCS (user requirements specifications)
- Knowledge of DCS control for batch operations
- Perform FAT and commissioning for DCS, SIS, and field instrumentation
- Participate in plant start-up and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of Hazardous Area Classification for instrument selection
- Familiar with industry SIS standard IEC 61511
Qualifications:
Required:
BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering with 10 or more years of professional experience.
At least 6 years experience in an Instrument and Controls Engineer role.
Basic familiarity with engineering, purchasing, accounting and construction practices.
Good communication and computer skills.
Self starter with high level of results orientation.
Prefer Instrument and Controls engineering experience in chemical, petrochemicals or similar manufacturing operations.
BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education that are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
This position requires all candidates to either currently possess or obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Function: ENGI - Engineering & Technical Service
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: NCE-Engineering