Junior Instrumentation Designer

Kent•Deer Park, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is seeking a Junior Instrumentation Designer based in Deer Park, Texas, to support regional operations projects. The role involves producing technically accurate, high-quality instrumentation drawings and applying practical design knowledge. The designer coordinates with other disciplines, supports lead engineers and designers, and contributes to the preparation and review of 3D CAD models and deliverables. Field investigations and reports may also be required. The position calls for a positive work ethic, problem-solving ability, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. The employee must observe company, client, and host-country requirements for health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality. The role is listed as regular, with no relocation or travel required. Kent describes an inclusive workplace with family-friendly employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks.

Requirements

Technical college graduation or an equivalent combination of education and/or oil and gas related experience.
1 to 3 years of experience in refinery, midstream, petrochemical, or other heavy industries.
In-depth knowledge of computer applications for instrument engineering design.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Intools (Smartplant), and Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
Experience with AutoCAD and Bentley.
Basic design and construction knowledge.
Familiarity with PIP standards.
Working knowledge of NEC, IEC, ISA, and IEEE design requirements and industry standards.
Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changes in technology and integrate new technologies into daily work processes.
Experience working with other disciplines and understanding their interface requirements.
In-depth knowledge of instrumentation standards, methods, and practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Navisworks and ability to generate 3D models.
Experience with design and/or construction of plants.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and complete drawings using practical design knowledge.
Coordinate with other disciplines and assist the lead engineer and/or designer to ensure an effective, quality product.
Conduct field investigations when needed and produce field reports with detailed sketches.
Keep current with design processes, modeling and drafting techniques, IMS, and standards.
Develop and recommend improvements to design standards to reduce cost, improve work quality, and facilitate maintenance.
Investigate and resolve unusual design and field engineering problems by developing new approaches or applying existing criteria in novel ways.
Ensure effective methods and design and engineering techniques are used.
Resolve project issues and problems.
Provide technical guidance to co-workers.
Contribute to a cooperative and supportive team environment.
Ensure alignment among disciplines involved with 3D CAD to prepare for model reviews and issue deliverables.
Perform other duties and reasonable ad-hoc tasks as assigned by a supervisor or management.
Observe company, client, and host-country health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality rules.