Entry Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

EichleayBillings, MT
Onsite

About The Position

Eichleay is seeking an Entry Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer who thrives on innovation and wants to make a real difference. In this role, you will create measurable value through innovation, efficiency, and client success, helping to deliver solutions that set new standards. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and a benefits package with a 401K match. As a member of the instrumentation and controls (I&C) team, you will work in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment and report to the I&C Team Lead. The position is based at our Eichleay office in Billings, MT. Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients. The I&C Engineering position calls for a candidate with solid skills in I&C principles and practices. This engineer will assist with evaluating, selecting, and applying basic I&C engineering knowledge to analyze data and assist in developing solutions for complex technical issues. The position involves contributing to both single-discipline and multi-disciplinary projects, collaborating closely with I&C design teams under senior I&C engineering supervision.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1+ years’ of experience in Refinery or other oil and gas related industries, with a basic knowledge in I&C engineering.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or scientific discipline from an ABET accredited program.
  • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment.
  • Coordinate with vendors and clients.
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Bluebeam software.
  • Basic experience with instrument specification and data sheet creation.
  • Basic experience with Smart Instrumentation (SI) / Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) including basic loop creation, spec sheet (datasheet sheet) creation and basic loop wiring.
  • Familiarity with ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, and NFPA standards.
  • Familiarity with instrument sizing and selection including flow meter, thermowells, and control valves.
  • Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners.
  • Frequent travel will be required to a nearby refinery site location.
  • Authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.
  • Ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities.
  • In-depth drug screening for all positions.

Nice To Haves

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Experience working onsite at a refinery or similar industrial facility.
  • Experience with vendor instrument sizing programs, including Emerson and ASME PTC 19.3TW-2016 and InstruCalc Sizing software is desired.
  • RSO Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
  • Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
  • TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain.
  • Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
  • Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety and environmental issues. Address issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, and contractors with zero environmental incidents.
  • Consistently achieve goals, delivering quality and accurate work and meeting project schedules.
  • Ability to assemble I&C engineering, drawing and construction work packages for review and approval, that may include Instrument Index, I/O lists, data sheets and other required I&C deliverables.
  • May participate in HAZOP and LOPA reviews under guidance of more experienced engineering staff.
  • Develop familiarity with calculations and understanding of safety instrumented systems (SIS) design with guidance from SIS subject matter specialists.
  • Develop experience with selection, and sizing various field instrumentation, analyzer systems, flow measurement devices, control valves, and PSVs in industrial applications independently and with guidance from more experienced engineering staff.
  • Assist in scope development and creating technical specifications for I&C equipment and modifications.
  • Prepare material requisitions for bid and technical bid evaluation under senior I&C engineer supervision, including reviewing of specifications of equipment, and responding to vendor submittals.
  • Ability to assist in developing man hour estimates and material quantity takeoffs for cost estimates.
  • Attend and participate in Client and Eichleay project team meetings.
  • Maintain schedule and budget commitments.
  • Ensure compliance with site, global and industry I&C standards, including ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, and NFPA standards.
  • Support project construction, commissioning and start-up as well as client site turnaround activities as required.

Benefits

  • 401K match
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
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