Instrumentation & Electrical Designer
PTS Advance•Roxana, IL
About The Position
PTS Advance has an immediate need for an I/E Designer at a client site in Roxana, Illinois. The role manages small projects from FEL 0/1 through detailed design with an EPC project, coordinating internal and external resources and overseeing contractors’ engineering, procurement, and construction activities. The position works cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, technical support, and other functions to verify project operability and secure the support needed for project execution. It also develops project execution strategies, cost estimates, construction schedules, and status reports for senior management.
Requirements
- Be legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience working in the oil, gas, or petrochemical industry.
- At least 5 years of experience in project development, project engineering, or project management coordination.
- Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to travel up to 5% of the time.
- Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, in support of project integration.
- Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work safely in process units, climb ladders and stairs in process units, and wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment such as steel-toe shoes, ear protection, and eye protection.
- Have a valid in-state driver's license or be able to obtain one.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering License (PE).
- Experience in project areas such as a specific engineering discipline, construction execution, or project controls.
- Experience as a lead engineer with an engineering contractor.
- Experience in operating and/or maintenance departments.
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
- Proficiency in written communications and presentations.
- Field experience in construction-related activities.
- Experience in contract dispute resolution and claims management.
- Experience as a company representative in a fabrication yard.
Responsibilities
- Manage a group of small projects from FEL 0/1 through detailed design with an EPC project.
- Assess project size, complexity, and risks to define an appropriate execution strategy.
- Develop creative solutions and prepare cost estimates aligned with realistic construction schedules.
- Coordinate and manage internal client resources and external resources required for project development.
- Consult with operations, maintenance, and technical support staff to verify the operability of projects in development.
- Manage contractors’ engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
- Develop and present project status reports to senior management.
- Work cross-functionally to articulate project needs and secure functional support.
