Control Systems - Senior Engineer

Position Summary: 

Performs assignments that will develop professional work knowledge and abilities through the application of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Exercises limited but increasing judgment in performing assigned tasks. Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.

Job Dimensions: 

Supervision Received

• Receives technical and administrative supervision from Engineering Group Supervisor. 

Supervision Exercised

• Provide technical direction as appropriate to drafters, technicians and GETs and Junior Engineers who perform specific design support assignments.

Contacts 

• Maintains contact with the immediate work group or discipline and interfaces with other disciplines as specifically directed

Major Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Design Criteria for Controls and Instrumentation.       
• Thorough knowledge in sizing Pressure Safety Valves.
• Performs control valve, flow element and thermowell sizing calculations.
• Preparation of Instrumentation Specification for Mechanical Packages and vendor print review  
• Development of Spec, MR and Vendor Print Review of Analyzer System, Fiscal Metering and Machine Monitoring Systems.
• Preparation of Functional Safety Management Plan and Safety Requirement Specification      
• Assists in developing or reviews discipline material quantity estimates.      
• Preparation of Complex Loop Control Narratives, Cause and Effect Matrix for Process and F&G System, logic narratives.     
• Development of I/O data base for DCS, SIS, F&G and Mechanical Vendor Packages    
• Preparation of Instrument Index, Data Sheet, Wiring and Loop Diagrams, Loop Folders, Calculation in Smart Plant Instrumentation  
• Preparation of Technical Specification, Datasheet, Technical queries, Technical Bid, Analysis (TBA) of the various Supplier's offers for various instruments like: Transmitters, Temperature Elements, flow meters, etc.    
• Preparation of Level Sketches and Cable Block Diagrams     
• Preparation of Instrument Installation Details, Bulk Material Take off and assist designers in Modelling of instruments, junction boxes and allocation of Remote I/Os and Cross wiring between DCS Marshalling Cabinet and System Cabinets.
• Participation in 3D Model Review Sessions, Hazop and SIL/LOPA Reviews.     
• Coordinates assigned work with other technical personnel as directed.    
• Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon forthrightness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• B Tech in Instrumentation & Control from a recognized university•
• For Level 1: 12 16 years of industry experience 
• For Level 2: 16+ years of industry experience 
• FEED, Engineering and Design experience in O&G/Semi-conductor/Mining & Metal projects.
• TUV/Exida Certified Functional Safety Professional and Certified Cyber Security Professional

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic technical knowledge of Control System engineering in Oil and Gas. 
• Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.  
• Understanding of industry regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.
• Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.
• Understands the standard engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating.      
• Job knowledge of various types of field Instrumentation, DCS, PLC, Hazardous areas is essential.  
• Design experience or Basic knowledge of DCS / PLC and SCADA Networks, Fiber optic and CAT 6 is essential.       
• Basic awareness industry standards Application Programs such as SPI, Smart Plant, Flowel. 
• Basic awareness of industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.        
• Basic skills in oral and written communication.