Sr. I&C Process Control Project Engineer

Description : Job Description :

Job Description :

Our Client is seeking to hire an experienced Sr. Instrumentation and Control Project Engineer for their Pittsburgh, PA location.

This position will support plants in multiple states and will require extensive travel.

Major Tasks :

oDevelops strategies for process control, alarms, and information management with minimum oversight.

oDirects teams to analyze and define I&E / PCT requirements and to perform actual configuration and testing of control systems.

oParticipate in all preliminary and process safety reviews with particular emphasis on PCT systems and equipment, interlocking, alarming, safety systems, etc.

oDirects designers, contractors, vendors, and technicians from conceptual design through construction and commissioning of I&E / PCT systems.

oGenerate all hardware and software documentation required to procure, configure, test, install and maintain I&E / PCT systems.

oInterfaces with other engineering disciplines, designers, operations, and maintenance personnel as necessary to achieve project objectives.

oResponsible for cost and schedule within assigned area of responsibility.

Value Added :

This position is responsible for all I&E / PCT requirements for assigned projects. He / she provides necessary detail I&E / PCT engineering plus directs activities of others involved with realizing I&E / PCT strategies.

Key parameters of performance include schedule compliance, scope compliance, and cost control.

The incumbent is involved in problem solving decisions on a daily basis. Major areas are :

oDevelops alternative solutions to problems, handles complex problems independently.

oDemonstrates strong technical expertise and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

oDisplays flexibility with assignments in different units / plants.

oApplies new technology.

oProperly applies standards and guidelines especially related to I&E / PCT documentation, configuration conventions, and testing.

oIdentifies customer’s requirements and negotiation of the best cost / benefit solution.

oEnforces standards and policies / procedures and submitting deviations when required.

oPerforms special studies to evaluate new equipment or engineering tools for the project or PCT department.

Fully qualified professional :

oProvides consistent application of technical knowledge.

oLeads projects of larger scope (or portions of projects) and is often called upon by peers for guidance.

oCoaches and teaches junior members of the department and provides input to performance evaluations.

Contribution :

oMakes independent decisions within defined areas of responsibility.

oServes as a consultant to management within a specified area / discipline.

oAdvances technical project proposals to senior management, following through to successful completion.

oInfluences commitment of resources at divisional / departmental level.

Leadership and Integration / Relationship :

oInteracts regularly with senior technical peers and colleagues.

oSets levels of technical performance for others to emulate.

oDevelops network of external contacts appropriate to job.

oPerforms assignments in more than one location.

oFormulates and manages own career path.

Work Relations :

oReports administratively to the Site Project Engineering PCT Lead or assigned designate.

oReports functionally for large projects to the PCT lead engineer or to the respective Project Manager.

oCan be functionally responsible for other direct and / or contract engineers, designers, or programmers as a project or assignment related activity.

Participation in special committees and study groups both at the plant level and corporate level may be assigned to the incumbent.

oWorks closely with project engineers, process engineers, mechanical and piping engineers, PCT area engineers, and production personnel.

Technical assistance is provided to the construction department and a presence in the field during construction and commissioning activities may be necessary.

Basic Qualifications :

oBachelor degree from an accredited university (or equivalent) in Electrical or Chemical engineering plus 4 years of experience.

oMaster's Degree with 2-4+ years of experience

oPhD with 1-3 years of experience

Preferred Experience :

oSix and more years minimum experience in chemical, petro-chemical or industrial facilities in I&E / PCT design and engineering or equivalent experience

oProfessional registration and / or certification as required.

oExcellent knowledge of PCT documentation, automation validation, quality assurance, etc.

oExcellent knowledge of process control strategies and systems safety systems and industrial control networks

oExcellent knowledge of process instrumentation

oKnowledge of low voltage electrical systems

oStrong computer hardware and software skills

oExcellent knowledge of relevant national and international standards in the area of process control, low voltage electrical, and instrumentation

oKnowledge of project control skills including project planning, scheduling, cost control, and contract development

oExperience in providing field support and participating in check out, commissioning, and start-up of process control installations

oSystematic approach to problem definition and solution development

oAbility to work as a member of cross-functional teams and to participate in multiple projects simultaneously

oStrong organizational and interpersonal skills to deal with people at different levels of management, engineering and design, and with internal customers (e.

g. engineering, maintenance, operations) and suppliers of PCT material and services

oExcellent verbal and written skills in order to communicate with and obtain cooperation from team members involved with engineering, design, check out, commissioning and start-up.

Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical and scope documents required for project execution

oWillingness and ability to travel 40-50% of time when job assignment dictates

oWillingness and ability to work additional hours when job assignment dictates

oWilling to pursue advanced education (i.e. Master’s Degree) other certifications, and training when job assignment dictates.

oExperience with DeltaV and Allen Bradley Control Systems

Candidate Must Have :

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
• 8 Years of I,E &C experience in a chemical plant environment & Project Management experience
• DeltaV Controls Experience / I&E Design experience
• Professional Engineer in PA
• Electrical Experience / 480 v
30+ days ago