Sr. Engineer

Westlake•New Martinsville, WV

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides electrical, instrumentation, specification preparation and resolution of engineering problems. Coordinate with a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers to successfully complete design and implementation of maintenance projects in chemical plant environment.

Requirements

Knowledge and Application of all electrical distribution and instrumentation related standards, codes and regulations
working knowledge of DCS, PLC and SCADA/HMI control system software, hardware and architecture
working knowledge of databases
working knowledge of Instrument and Electrical software tools is desirable.
Specific experience with the application of electrical distribution, instrumentation and control systems in the Chemical industries.
Must have excellent communication skills and be capable of interacting with other engineering disciplines, craftsmen and frontline supervisors.
5+ years of experience in industrial Electrical and I&C engineering design, checkout and commissioning.
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical, Instrumentation, Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering college or university.
Hands-on field experience with electrical generation/distribution systems, instruments and control systems.

Responsibilities

Design, size and specify (i.e. project specifications and datasheets) electrical, instruments and control equipment/systems to energize, indicate, measure and control specific aspects of a production process and operating plant.
Establish design criteria, prepare procurement specifications, evaluate bids, and manage contracts for electrical, instrument and control equipment.
Conceptualize plans, details and sections to accurately convey construction or fabrication requirements.
Check documents and drawings produced by other engineers and drafting personnel.
Initiates procurement of materials and communicates with purchasing, vendors and stores to control expediting and receiving of materials.
Check vendor supplied drawings and/or information and coordinate transfer into project drawings.
Checkout vendor provided equipment at vendor site and/or jobsite and field pre-commissioning and start-up support.
Work within Company policy and in compliment with the Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure an effective Maintenance Group.
Supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing opportunities for improvement or communicating ideas to management, as well as active participation on project teams