2014-05-26

Posted: 26 May 2014 at 09:00   Expires: 23 June 2014 at 09:00

Posted In: Engineering > Controls

Location: United States > Texas

897134 - Senior Instrument/Electrical & Control Systems Engineer

Our client is among the largest independent Oil & Gas exploration and production companies.

They are currently recruiting for the position of Senior Instrument/Electrical & Control Systems Engineer, based in Houston, Texas.

Key Requirements

897134 - Senior Instrument/Electrical & Control Systems Engineer

Our client is among the largest independent Oil & Gas exploration and production companies.

They are currently recruiting for the position of Senior Instrument/Electrical & Control Systems Engineer, based in Houston, Texas.

Job Description

897134 - Senior Instrument/Electrical & Control Systems Engineer

Our client is among the largest independent Oil & Gas exploration and production companies.

They are currently recruiting for the position of Senior Instrument/Electrical & Control Systems Engineer, based in Houston, Texas.

Job Description

Support engineering in the design/construction/commissioning of midstream facilities

Support operations in upgrades and modification to existing facilities

Support construction in the management of contractors implementing capital projects

Participation in technical reviews and also provide technical support to other company departments

Support developing corporate standards surrounding control system design, including but not limited to hardware, panel design, software and HMI layout

Support developing corporate standards and practices associated with the instrumentation for the purpose of controls and monitoring midstream facilities

Manage 3rd party contractors in the implementation of project execution associated with I&E and control systems

Review of 3rd party contractor engineering packages

Skills & Experience

Considerable experience in the design, implementation and optimization of control systems within midstream natural gas/oil handling/processing facilities

Experience commissioning/startup of midstream facilities

Must have high level of knowledge in natural gas processing and process control

Strong troubleshooting skills/experience required

Strong working knowledge of NEC code, API RP 500, applicable regulations surrounding electrical power and instrumentation systems in the Oil &Gas industry

High level of expertise surrounding the design of electrical systems, including but not limited to the sizing of wire, circuit protection and distribution of power

High level of expertise in industry standard control systems, specifically PLC and DCS controllers and software instructions, with a preference surrounding Allen Bradley (SLC, CLX), Delta V, Honeywell

Working experience with HMI software, including but not limited to Cygnet, Wonderware, RS View/FactoryTalk View

Experience with implementing control strategies commonly utilized in gas treating/compression facilities, such as PID control loops, motor controls, alarm management and advanced controls

Experience managing resources such as 3rd party contractors

Project management experience preferable

Experience reviewing instrumentation, electrical and control system drawings

ACAD experience

BSc Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering preferred

Grade and salary will be commensurate with relevant education and experience

This is a contract position.

The rate for this position is negotiable.

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 897134.

Orion Group currently supplies over 4,500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Construction, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, Office and Commercial. With 40 offices worldwide, Orion Group operates internationally and in October 2013, were named the UK's number one for Oil & Gas recruitment.

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