Instrument & Controls Engineer
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Job Description
I&C Engineer - Anchorage, AK
**This position is based in AK, it is a long term contract position. Relocation assistance is not provided but 1 roundtrip flight is included and per diem for those that qualify.
Job Description
Our client is hiring for multiple positions at varying classifications from Mid-level to Specialist I&C Engineers dependent on experience and competencies.
The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer position is responsible for planning and designing process systems in a multi-discipline engineering and design team. Individuals are expected to apply advanced knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques to project assignments.
Responsibilities
Develops or adapts instrumentation and controls design standards for projects based on regulatory requirements, industry standards, and client requirements.
Designs instrumentation and controls for hydrocarbon plant projects, including the development of field and control room instrumentation specifications.
Develops applications of controls, instruments, and associated systems for commercial, petrochemical, and industrial uses.
Interfaces with other discipline engineers to determine instrumentation and controls specifications.
Coordinates the configuration of digital control systems (DCS) installations.
Provides input to project P&ID’s.
Researches and analyzes data such as client design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
Works with team members to develop project scopes of work, estimates, and/or schedules.
Develops major equipment and material selection, and construction specifications.
Ensures that all assigned activities and operations comply with applicable codes, regulations, and laws.
Provides support during fabrication and installation phases to ensure engineering documents are followed.
Coordinates activities with other project disciplines involved in fabrication, operation, application, and installation or repair of various materials, products, or systems.
Provides technical direction, support and information to other engineers, designers, and drafters.
Evaluates new technologies to improve existing systems and resolve process and safety problems.
Designs and implements online analyzers by determining the plant requirements, developing specifications, installing the analyzers, and evaluating the impact.
Develops and implements expert systems software by writing programs to run on DCS.
Demonstrates professional skills in structuring assigned activities, creativity, teamwork, communications, operational efficiencies, handling of a client’s changing needs, decision making, and analyzing and solving problems.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Potential Assignments:
Depending on candidate competencies and interests, and available project work, I&C engineers could be assigned to provide fire and gas alarm and controls engineering, other Fire Protection Engineering work, or Electrical Engineering work. Candidates with Fire Protection and Electrical Engineering capabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
The following describes the education and experience typically required to develop the competencies for each classification level; competencies may be demonstrated with other combinations of education, training, experience, and achievements:
Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, control systems, fire protection, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution; and
A minimum of 2 years of work experience, with oil and gas industry experienced preferred; and
Engineer in Training certificate (EIT) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam preferred.
Senior Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, control systems, fire protection, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution; and
4-10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry; and
PE license strongly desired
Staff Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, control systems, fire protection, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution, 8-15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, and PE license; or
Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience.
Senior Staff Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, control systems, fire protection, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution, 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, and PE license; or
Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years of experience.
Principal Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, control systems, fire protection, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution, 20+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, and PE license; or
Bachelor’s degree and 25+ years of experience.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with or education in engineering for Cold regions or Arctic conditions.
Hydrocarbons industry experience.
Alaska North Slope Oil and Gas industry experience.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and current versions of AutoCAD design software.
Certificates and Licenses:
The following are preferred and should be mentioned in candidate application if applicable, but are not required for candidate consideration:
ISA certifications in Instrumentation and Controls
NICET certifications in Fire Protection system design
Alaska State Fire Marshal fire system design permits
Company Description
Taylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.
Specialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, Administrative