Junior Instrumentation Designer

Kent•Deer Park, TX

About The Position

Kent is seeking a Junior Instrumentation Designer based in Deer Park, Texas, to support regional operations projects. The role is responsible for producing technically accurate, high-quality instrumentation drawings and applying practical design knowledge. The designer coordinates with other disciplines and supports the lead engineer and/or designer to deliver quality project work. The position requires a positive work ethic, problem-solving ability, interpersonal skills, and adherence to company, client, and governing-authority HSSEQ rules. The designer may conduct field investigations and prepare detailed field reports and sketches, contribute to design-standard improvements, resolve design and field-engineering problems, and provide technical guidance to co-workers. The role also involves maintaining familiarity with evolving design processes, modeling and drafting techniques, IMS, and applicable standards, as well as coordinating 3D CAD work across disciplines in preparation for model reviews and deliverables. Other duties may be assigned within the reasonable scope of the role and the employee’s capabilities.

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 instrumentation engineering design.
Proficiency in 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-standard compliance.
Excellent command of English, both written and oral.
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 up to date on new design processes, modeling and drafting techniques, IMS, and standards.
Develop and recommend design-standard improvements to lower costs, improve work quality, and facilitate maintenance.
Investigate and resolve unusual design and field-engineering problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in novel ways.
Ensure effective design and engineering methods and techniques are used.
Resolve project issues and problems.
Provide technical guidance to co-workers.
Contribute to a cooperative and supportive team environment.
Ensure alignment between disciplines involved with 3D CAD in preparation for model reviews and deliverables.
Observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and governing authorities.
Perform other duties as assigned, including reasonable ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by a supervisor or management.