INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Gulf Interstate Engineering Company • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description
The Instrumentation Engineer is expected to be able to perform routine engineering functions with little supervision. Work is reviewed by a senior level engineer for accomplishment of objectives.
Assist in the preparation of requisitions for inquiry and purchase of equipment, and materials.
Prepares technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk material and subcontracts in cooperation with the Procurement Department.
Observes factory acceptance testing of equipment in cooperation with the Lead Engineer.
Performs engineering calculations and analysis as required by discipline.
Review vendor drawings.
Reviews Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Assist in the preparation of Network Architecture, Instrument Index, I/O List and layouts as required by the discipline.
Accepts both short and extended term assignments to the site, client’s office, etc. as may be requested by the Chief Instrumentation Engineer.

ADDENDUM: INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS: Instrumentation Engineering is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide design-engineering service covering:

Network Architecture – Develop the optimum instrumentation and control system based upon desired reliability, maintainability, flexibility, Integration and cost.
Cause and Effect – Develop matrix logic of critical conditions where if a cause happens what should be the effect. Engineer should identify the possible root causes, sort out and relate some of the interactions among the factors affecting a particular process or effect and analyze existing problems so that corrective action can be taken.
Operation Philosophy – Develop narrative of how plant operates and its integration with the control systems.
Safety Instrumented System (SIS) – Determine location, size and arrangement of major equipment.
Basis Process Control System (BPCS) – Determine location, size and arrangement of major equipment.
Standards Specifications – Responsible for technical content of standards and preparation of specification including:
SCADA Systems
Temperature, Pressure, Level and Flow Transmitters
Safety Instrumented Systems
Basic Process Control Systems
Temperature, Pressure, Level and Flow Switches
Fire and Gas Systems
Temperature, Pressure, and Level Gauges
Analyzer Systems
Flow meters
Leak detection Systems
Security Systems
Telecommunication Systems
Commissioning and Operation Manuals

Construction Drawings – Approved for construction drawings and schedules:
Network Architecture
Interconnecting Wiring Diagrams
Instrument location Plan
Raceway and cable schedule
Control System Block Diagrams
Installation Details

Requirements

• Typically 2 - 6 years of proven engineering experience in oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• EIT Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of requisitions for inquiry and purchase of equipment, and materials.
• Prepares technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk material and subcontracts in cooperation with the Procurement Department.
• Observes factory acceptance testing of equipment in cooperation with the Lead Engineer.
• Performs engineering calculations and analysis as required by discipline.
• Review vendor drawings.
• Reviews Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Assist in the preparation of Network Architecture, Instrument Index, I/O List and layouts as required by the discipline.
• Accepts both short and extended term assignments to the site, client’s office, etc. as may be requested by the Chief Instrumentation Engineer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level