Instrument & Electrical Discipline Manager

Audubon is currently seeking an Instrument Engineering Manager to join our team in our South Houston, TX Office.

The Instrument Engineering Manager will manage a team of engineering supervisor(s) and/ or engineers who preform electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures, or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Interact and communicate effectively with direct reports, team members, clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.

* Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.

* Ensure that projects assigned to direct reports and team members are completed according to schedule and within budget.

* Adhere to and ensure that all team members are in adherence to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.

* Perform checking, or assign the appropriate checker, of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations produced by direct reports.

* Responsible for ensuring the overall quality and technical accuracy associated with deliverables produced by all team members.

* Oversee adherence to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.

* Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.

* Assist in and coordinate the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.

* Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics.

Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.

* Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects.

* Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized.

* Resolve design and development issues.

* Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.

* Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope.

* Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.

* Assess challenges and potential risks of planned projects, including construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards and other factors.

* Undertake initiatives for risk management and appropriate steps to address it.

* Responsible for hiring staff, performance evaluations, salary decisions, resolving grievances and complaints and initiate disciplinary actions.

* Approve time entry and expense reports pursuant to company/client policies and procedures.

* Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers and subordinates as required to resolve the most difficult issues facing the group or project.

* Set objectives and make significant decisions regarding the purpose, function and roles within a group or project; may set priorities and allocate resources within a group or project; oversee distribution of workload and establishment of work deadlines; set work quality expectations.

* Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.

* Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to supervisor.

* Monitor and ensure safe working conditions for staff, and ensure all team members receive required safety training to perform their tasks in a safe manner.

* Ensure all reportable occupational incidents are reported in a timely manner and provide assistance in the completion of any investigations, including implementing corrective actions.

* May independently prepare advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.

* May prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments.

* May review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.

* Bachelor's Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

* PE license required.

* Field experience preferred.

* Industry experience required.

* Minimum of 20 years of experience preferred.

* Large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.

* Prior supervisory/managerial experience within an engineering environment preferred.

* SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Control Valve Sizing, Meter Sizing and Relief Valve Sizing software experience preferred.

* Working knowledge of the design of electrical equipment preferred.

* Working knowledge of the design of instrumented control and safety systems preferred.

* Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.) preferred.

* Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

* Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.

* Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.

* Ability to work in a team oriented environment.

* Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.

* Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled No recruiters please!