Instrumentation & Controls Designer

Eichleay, Inc.•Ferndale, WA

10h•$42 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Designer with experience in Instrumentation and Controls design for Refinery and Oil and Gas Industries. The I&C Design position calls for a candidate with experience in I&C design principles and practices. The position involves contributing to both single-discipline and multi-disciplinary projects, collaborating closely with senior designers and / or engineers. The position requires the candidate to work independently but occasionally will work under senior I&C design lead supervision. Responsibilities also include preparing scopes of work, budgets, and providing input to project schedules.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline is preferred, or specialized courses in drafting, AutoCAD, engineering drawing, and 3D modeling.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Refinery or other oil and gas related industries.
Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment.
Coordinate with vendors and clients.
Manage budgets and schedules.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and working experience with AutoCAD/NavisWorks, and Bluebeam software.
Sound knowledge of design and drafting techniques, AutoCAD, engineering drawings, 3D Modeling and experience in reading engineering documents.
Basic understanding of electrical design activities and deliverables is preferred.
Solid experience with Smart Instrumentation (SI) / Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) including loop wiring.
Familiarity with industry standards including ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, and NFPA/NEC standards is desirable.
Travel to local clients will be required and can be at least one day per week for meetings. Travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, less than 10%
HHFT 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. TWIC card must be obtained prior to start date or start date may need to be adjusted.
Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.
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

Experience working onsite at a refinery or similar industrial facility is preferred.
Working knowledge of Smart Instrumentation (SI) / Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) wiring and loop diagram creation is required.
Experience in working with High Value Engineering centers (HVE) is desirable.

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. This includes reviewing project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
Ability to assemble I&C engineering, drawing and construction work packages for review and approval, that may include Instrument Index, I/O List, and design deliverables including loop diagrams, conduit and wiring diagrams, schematics, installation details, location plans and other project
Support development of man hour estimates and material take-offs (MTO).
Perform job walks, site visits, assisting with scope development and supporting IFC (construction) package completion.
Respond to construction requests for information (RFIs).
Support project construction, commissioning and start-up as well as client site turnaround activities as required.
Attend and participate in Client and Eichleay project team meetings when required.
Effectively interact with all levels of employees and clients.
Willingness to follow directions and guidance from senior Design and Engineering staff.
Maintain schedule and budget commitments.