SENIOR CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
JOB SUMMARY:
The Control Systems Engineer will function as part of a dynamic team, responsible for the safe design of new systems and/or review of existing systems for customers. This involves, inter alia: the preparation, interpretation or review of engineering calculations, specifications, systems or equipment; preparation or review of material quantity estimates; preparation or review of studies and reports; equipment design and development; system design, including development and maintenance of Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) and layouts; preparation of specifications and design calculations; review designs, drawings and data by other engineers or by suppliers.
JOB DIMENSIONS:
A. Supervision Received:
Performs most assignments independently with instructions as to the general results expected. May receive technical guidance as needed from Engineering Specialists on complex problems with Supervisory approval on proposed project plans.
B. Supervision Exercised:
May provide technical direction and assign work to subordinate engineers, designers, drafters, technicians and others who assist in performing specific assignments on large projects.
C. Contacts:
May contact vendor representatives and project field personnel to gather or give information. May contact client counterparts as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interprets and verifies industry standards, guidelines and codes for project deliverables
- Schedules and monitors work plans consistent with contract requirements
- Leads technical discussions with customer and supplier where applicable.
- Reviews and coordinates documents from other disciplines, customer and outside agencies
- P&ID development, development of instrument index, data sheets, loop and logic diagrams and installation details.
- Sizing of valves and flow elements using applicable software.
- Coordinates reviews with other disciplines and departments
- Prepares and presents reports for formal studies
- Coordinates constructability reviews
- Coordinates technical issues with field and physically assists construction in field
- Initiates and optimizes cost effective system design
- Participates in detail technical review of work processes (both 2D and 3D)
- Performs design review of 3D data base and models
- Involved in conducting review of software for specific application
- Act as technical specialist for BSAP sponsored by chief engineer
- Works with subordinates in their training and career development
- Involved in automation planning issues within discipline group
- Production of conceptual design documentation for the Control Systems discipline. Examples may include: Project Scope / Design Criteria; Process Systems Calculations; Permitting; Licensing; Environmental Reports; Process Modeling; Hazard analysis; Risk assessments; Plant Protection Logic Diagrams; Emergency Shutdown Logic Diagrams
- Responsible for Control Systems input on major Mechanical specifications or one of a kind purchase. Examples: include: Boilers; HRSG’s; Combustion Turbines; Steam Turbine Generators; Major Mechanical Package System
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.
- Experience with safety in design practices (PHA, HAZOP, and pressure relief systems) and understanding of HSE laws, policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of industry or regulatory codes, standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline, including: NEC, ISA etc.
- Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of Computer Aided Designs (both 2-D and 3-D), Computer Aided Engineering and/or relevant Computer Applications to perform the work.
- Proficiency in office automation tools including Microsoft Office.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A recognized Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- A post graduate degree will be an asset but not a strict requirement.
- Over 5 years practical work experience in design engineering or relevant equivalent experience in allied types of engineering sufficient to demonstrate competence as a trained Control Systems Engineer.
- Other specialized certification and evidence of professional development training.