Senior Instrumentation Designer

Kent•Houston, AL

About The Position

Kent is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Designer based in Clear Lake, Texas. The role performs routine through difficult design assignments and requires proficiency in drafting techniques and procedures, as well as knowledge of applicable industry and design codes and standards. The designer independently develops complete, quality, on-time, and on-budget design packages covering Instrumentation, Electrical, Analyzers, Controls, and Safety Systems scopes. The employee may also perform duties associated with other classifications or additional tasks within the reasonable scope of their skills and role, based on business and client needs. Further job requirements may be provided by the client upon mobilization. The employee must follow the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the company, its clients, and governing authorities in the host country.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of technical work experience.
High school education or equivalent required.
Proficient design skills using AutoCAD, Raster Design, Acrobat DC, and SPI.
Extensive knowledge of design and drafting technology.
Able to work independently with little or no direction.
Able to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
Knowledge of applicable industry and design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

Independently develop complete, quality, on-time, and on-budget design packages for Instrumentation, Electrical, Analyzers, Controls, and Safety Systems scopes.
Prepare package deliverables from scratch or modify existing materials, including engineering deliverables such as specification sheets, in consultation with the primary engineering resource.
Coordinate with plant resources and vendors to research information, obtain quotes, and prepare bills of materials.
Support field assignments as required, including field walk-downs and verification of existing equipment for design or records purposes.
Perform quality assurance for personal work assignments.
Check the work of other designers and drafters as required.
Prepare accurate man-hour estimates for work and design changes.
Keep the supervisor informed of progress.
Participate in client presentations and other meetings as needed.
Follow project and company procedures.
Perform other reasonable ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by a supervisor or management, considering workload and professional development.
Observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the company, its clients, and governing authorities.