Senior Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls

Freeport McMoRan•New Orleans, LA

2d•$105,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, you plan, organize, manage, and execute designated instrumentation and control engineering projects and programs, ensuring all phases are completed within appropriate time and cost parameters. Perform and oversee execution of engineering design tasks for assigned projects, including modeling, calculations, drawings, and specifications, while maintaining accurate design records throughout the project life cycle. In this role, you develop, prepare, and review technical documentation and reports to support design decisions and project requirements. As a Senior Engineer of Instrument/Control Projects, you participate in project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate engineering solutions into overall project plans, conduct design reviews and evaluate vendor proposals for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements, and utilize engineering software and tools to model, simulate, and analyze design components. You will assist in resolving technical issues during construction and commissioning phases, continuously improve design processes and contribute to knowledge sharing within the project office, and perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation/Control Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering or related scientific field; OR
Master’s degree in Instrumentation/Control Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering or related scientific field
Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering
Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
Skill in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with applicable industry standards and Instrumentation and Controls engineering design criteria
Skilled in developing Instrumentation and Controls deliverables such as Piping and Instrument Diagrams (PIDs), Input/Output Lists (I/O), Interconnect Diagrams, Block Diagrams, Loop Diagrams, Schematics, Panel arrangement drawings, Datasheets, Bills of Material (BOMs), and Engineering Work Packages (EWPs).
Experience developing and contributing to development of scoping documents, control narratives and philosophies, P6 schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and estimates
Experience participating in HAZIDs/HAZOPs
Knowledge of industry standard Electrical design practices
Experience in a capital project design office
Experience with mining and metallurgical process facilities
Advanced degree and/or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, manage, and execute designated instrumentation and control engineering projects and programs.
Perform and oversee execution of engineering design tasks for assigned projects, including modeling, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
Develop, prepare, and review technical documentation and reports to support design decisions and project requirements.
Participate in project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate engineering solutions into overall project plans.
Conduct design reviews and evaluate vendor proposals for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
Utilize engineering software and tools to model, simulate, and analyze design components.
Assist in resolving technical issues during construction and commissioning phases.
Continuously improve design processes and contribute to knowledge sharing within the project office.
Perform other duties as requested.