Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.
Overview
Responsible for the technical and operational engineering of assigned instrumentation and process control system scopes, including DCS, telecommunications, instrumentation, and process analyzers for medium to large industrial projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist the execution lead with managing cost, scope, schedule, and internal reporting requirements for assigned tasks.
- Use strong organizational and relationship-building skills to influence internal and external resources.
- Manage the execution of assigned engineering design activities in accordance with applicable specifications and standards.
- Assemble clear, accurate scopes of work and construction packages, including supporting documentation.
- Facilitate safety and constructability reviews.
- Create requisitions for engineered items and develop spare parts lists.
- Communicate technical and commercial issues to the lead as they relate to project objectives.
- Communicate effectively with leadership, engineers, designers, document control, procurement, and other departments.
- Ensure all project documentation is completed and accurate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- At least 10 years of experience in industrial oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, or heavy industries.
- At least 5 years of experience in technical control systems leadership.
- At least 10 years of total professional experience.
- Experience developing process control specifications and control system designs.
- Experience leading initiatives and managing suppliers.
- Experience requisitioning, evaluating bids, and reviewing or managing supplier data for instruments and process control systems, including DCS, PLC, SIS, and BMS.
- Demonstrated experience in instrumentation.
- Experience with electrical schematic drawings, logic diagrams, and panel schedules.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, other disciplines, procurement, clients, and stakeholders.
- Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing project challenges.
- Attention to detail and the ability to ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer or P.Eng. license.
- Knowledge of or exposure to telecommunications, cybersecurity, and process analyzer engineering.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.