Instrument & Controls Engineer

A leading engineering firm is seeking to hire an Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer on a one-year contract to join their growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Calgary, AB. This global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities.

 

As an I&C Engineer, you will work on minor and major-scale EPC projects and serve midstream, refining, chemical, and renewable industries.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

 

• Develop instrumentation design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
• Knowledge of process measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Familiar with various software and technologies for selecting appropriate instruments.
• Perform preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, control valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
• Prepare instruments data sheet and specifications, instrument inquiry/bid packages, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Develop controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third-party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Prepare control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
• Conduct review of instrument and control systems vendor drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and detailers/designers.
• Participate in the development of P&ID's and equipment/construction subcontract package specifications.
• Work with regional offices - I&C teams and other disciplines to produce I&C engineering and design deliverables.
• Work with clients and vendors for information required to complete engineering design deliverables on schedule and building long working relationships.
• Interface and support construction personnel directly from the office and support construction and pre-commissioning activities in the field, as required.
• Work with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and other smart tools to produce engineering and design deliverables.
• Able to support construction, startup, and commissioning activities in the field, as required.
• Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures, within the engineering services industry.
• Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
• Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited program required.
• 3 years related experience. Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.