Instrumentation Engineer and Instrumentation Designers

Eichleay, Inc.•Ferndale, NV

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Eichleay is actively growing its network of experienced Instrumentation Engineers and Instrumentation Designers to join its I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) team in the Western United States. Preferred locations include Ferndale, WA, Billings, MT, or other locations where Eichleay operates in the Western US. In this role, you will contribute to the design, engineering, and delivery of instrumentation and controls systems across a diverse portfolio of industrial projects. You will collaborate within a multi-discipline engineering environment, supporting projects from concept through detailed design, and delivering high-quality, practical solutions for complex process facilities.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Refinery or other oil and gas related industries.
Familiarity with/or preparation of calculations and understanding of safety instrumented systems (SIS) design with guidance from SIS subject matter specialists, is preferred. Preparation of SIS lifecycle documentation may be required, (if qualified).
Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools in engineering workflows to improve efficiency, while maintaining responsible charge, code compliance, and accountability for final deliverables.
Coordinate with vendors and clients.
Manage budgets and schedules, independently or with guidance from more experienced engineering staff.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Bluebeam.
Experience with instrument specification and data sheet creation.
Experience with Smart Instrumentation (SI) / Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) including basic loop creation, spec sheet (datasheet) creation and basic loop wiring.
Familiarity with ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, and NFPA/NEC standards.
Familiarity with instrument sizing and selection including flow meter, thermowells, and control valves.
Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment.
Coordinate with vendors and clients.
Manage budgets and schedules, independently or with guidance from more experienced design staff.
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.
Collaboration: Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners.
RSO/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 in advance of employment.
Background screening including previous employment, professional references, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.

Nice To Haves

Licensed PE or working toward is desired.
ISA S84 SFS or TÜV FSE Certified or working toward is preferred.
Experience with vendor instrument sizing programs, including Emerson and ASME PTC 19.3TW-2016 and InstruCalc Sizing software is desired.
On-site experience at a Refinery or other Heavy Industrial location is preferred.
Associate’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline is preferred, or specialized courses in drafting, AutoCAD, engineering drawing, and 3D modeling.
Demonstration of innovation, initiative, maturity, and sound judgement.
On-site experience at a Refinery or other Heavy Industrial location is preferred.

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.
Support assembly of I&C engineering, drawing and construction work packages for review and approval.
Participate in HAZOP and LOPA reviews independently or under guidance of more experienced engineering staff when required.
Experience with the selection, and sizing of various field instrumentation, analyzer systems, flow measurement devices, control valves, and PSVs in industrial applications independently or with guidance from more experienced engineering staff.
Respond to construction requests for information (RFIs), independently or with guidance from more experienced engineering staff.
Perform scope development and create technical specifications for I&C equipment and modifications, independently or with guidance from more experienced engineering staff.
Prepare material requisitions for bid and technical bid evaluation, including reviewing of specifications of equipment, and responding to vendor submittments, independently or with guidance from more experienced engineering staff.
Ability to provide man hour estimates to support proposals and material quantity takeoffs for cost estimates, independently or with guidance from more experienced engineering staff.
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/NEC standards.
Support project construction, commissioning and start-up as well as client site turnaround activities as required.
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, location plans and other project deliverables.
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, independently or with guidance from more experienced design staff.
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.