Control Systems Engineer Lead

Position Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This is a Work Group Lead (WGL) position for a mid or senior level Instrumentation and Control systems (I&C) engineer. The WGL role is a central position within our organization, which is structured as a matrix.

Our WGLs serve as the key technical and client-facing leaders for a specific client(s) and engineering discipline. Overseeing a small team of two to a dozen I&C engineers and designers, the WGLs perform their work in tandem : one engineer and one designer, and report directly to the Control Systems Resource Manager (RM).

They are also the single point of contact for a suite of projects under a particular program (a set of geographically organized clients), and thus coordinate directly with the Program Manager (PM).

A strong WGL must be competent and function smoothly in both technical and personal / relationship realms. Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) is a key asset in this position.

Our WGLs may also serve as project leaders for single-discipline or small-scale projects; and thus the position is a logical stepping stone to becoming a project leader.

The WGL position requires a blend of technical, personal, communication, and entrepreneurial skills. Technical expertise is helpful, but not required.

Strong communication skills are imperative. Ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of personalities, both within and outside our organization, is central to success in this position.

A working knowledge and understanding of stage-gated industrial projects is also necessary. Lastly, a WGL must engage in grass-roots business development by building relationships directly with client counterparts, be responsible for the products and quality of a small team of controls and instrument engineers and designers, and manage and forecast the workload for his / her team.

A successful candidate may desire either a technical career path or a path directed toward leadership and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide technical instrument engineering for small to large capital and maintenance projects
• Develop scope for projects in all project phases; provide input to project plans and deliverable lists
• Review and provide input to project plans and schedules
• Develop project P&IDs
• Develop procurement specifications, documentation, and data sheets
• Perform detailed vendor document reviews and incorporate into project design
• Establish and review engineering budgets for all projects on your assigned program
• Develop Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimate Material Take-Offs (MTO)
• Work within an engineering budgets, forecast work, manage scope and budget for a suite of projects
• Develop detailed specifications and construction packages
• Write detailed construction scope of work documents
• Perform Factory and Site Acceptance tests (FAT / SAT) on vendor equipment. Travel may be required.
• Perform quality checks on ones own work and that of ones team
• Adhere to Anvils Project Services Quality System (PSQS)
• Perform work with guidance from RM and PM
• Guide and direct design teams in development of construction work packages
• Prioritize a suite of project work for oneself and a small team of 2-12; coordinate and balance concerns with project leaders, team members, the RM, and client counterparts.
• Work with other technical resource groups and project management to meet the requirements of a given project
• Develop and foster working relationships with vendor and client representatives

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - TECHNICAL

• Read and develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• As-build control and instrument systems in the field, producing accurate markups of documents and drawings
• Specify and size instrumentation in all applications of industrial control : flow, pressure, level, temperature
• Able to recognize when unique solutions are needed for instrumentation and control items in difficult services
• Specify and size control valves and regulators : self-contained, pneumatic, sliding stem and rotary
• Understand and apply basic material and alloy considerations for instruments in various industrial processes
• Specify and design infrastructure for industrial communication and control networks
• Specify and design wiring, conduit, and cable tray methods for NEC-hazardous classified areas
• Prepare detailed design of projects in compliance with governing codes, regulations, and client standards
• Integrate control strategies and wiring with electrical motor controls related to motor starters, VFDs, electrical safety relays, electrical monitoring networks, etc.
• Specify HMI, PLC, and DCS hardware and wiring.
• Understand physical and soft I / O and point types, create I / O lists for project scope, and review loop drawings
• Basic understanding of design considerations for control panel layout, wiring, BOM, etc.
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment (pumps, vessels, heaters, flares, etc) and respective considerations for instrument design

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - OTHER

• Familiar with and able to work within stage-gated project processes and requirements
• Perform effectively in a team environment, both in-person and remotely
• Strong communication and organizational skills : written, oral, in-person
• Able to develop engineering and design budgets and schedules
• Experience developing construction packages for small to medium projects ($1MM to $30MM TIC)
• Attention to details : able to detect and provide solutions for drawing consistency, quality, and presentation errors in deliverables, and able to point out all of these in others work in a constructive manner.
• Self-driven work ethic, including desire and capacity to encourage others and build a team
• Able to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in self and team members, ask for help when needed, and quickly learn new responsibilities
• Able to build a team, mentor younger engineers, supervise senior engineers, and provide constructive criticism
• Able to engage in confrontational or difficult situations with assertiveness, respect, and tact
• Able to evaluate equipment in the field, including climbing ladders, flights of stairs, etc.
• Able to travel to remote work sites on occasion
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft Applications

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic working knowledge of INtools (SPI)
• Specify and design Pressure Safety Valves
• Some experience in front-end project development (FEL 1-2)
• Working knowledge and basic understanding of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Working knowledge of PLC and DCS HMI design, point configuration, and control types
• Basic DCS and / or PLC programming experience
• Basic knowledge of specialty instrumentation and control for rotating equipment
• Experience working on-site at an industrial facility in maintenance, reliability, or projects groups
• Specify and size motor-operated valves (MOVs) and corresponding control schemes
• Basic understanding of analyzers for various purposes, both in-situ and extractive
• Interpret and design ladder logic, both for hardwired relay systems and software
• Create test plans and perform Factory and Site Acceptance Tests; review and approve vendor FAT / SAT plans
• Create high-level and detailed control design and configuration documents, such as Control Narratives, Cause & Effects diagrams, Logic diagrams, and block diagrams.
• Understand and participate in Process Hazard Assessments (PHAs) and Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPA)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Control Systems Engineering - required
• 8-25 years of professional experience within the oil and gas or related industry - required
• P.E. or Prof. Eng. in Control Systems Engineering - preferred
• ISA or TUV certification in Functional Safety - preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to sit / stand, type, and perform computer work for long periods of time.
• Frequent use of hands / fingers for computer entry and answering phones.
• Able to perform occasional bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs if necessary.
• Able to work in heavy industrial facilities : climb ladders, work off elevated surfaces, and walk over uneven surfaces while wearing required PPE

Anvil Corp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class.

We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply.

About Anvil : At Anvil, our employees are part of a company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the engineering industry.

We believe that our greatest strength is our people and their potential. Thats why we support our employees with great benefits, a strong work-life balance, training, mentorships, and hands-on experience at client sites.

At Anvil, you get to be part of a larger family. We look forward to meeting you!