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Assistant Instrument & Controls Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • Kansas City

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  • You need a Bachelor Degree in engineering, FE exam completion, internship experience, EIT Certification, TWIC card, and legal work authorization. Strong GPA, communication, problem solving, and technical skills are a must. Campus or community involvement is preferred.
  • You will assist in preparing instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, work with control systems and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, manage purchases and vendor documentation, and collaborate with Process Engineering to develop P&ID's.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
  • Previous internship and/or related experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification required.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Data Sheets, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
  • Assist with preparing control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
  • Assist with preparing controls design deliverables, including Input/Output (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).
  • Assist with preparing I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and review of vendor documentation.
  • Assist with working closely with the Process Engineering for development of P&ID's.
  • Assist with performing process measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves.
  • Utilize various technologies in selecting the appropriate I&C application.
  • Assist with performing preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
  • Assist with developing level sketches in conjunction with multiple departments.
  • Apply knowledge of commonly used I&C engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the engineering services industry.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

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What is the primary responsibility of an Assistant Instrument & Controls Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical?

The primary responsibility of an Assistant Instrument & Controls Engineer in the Oil, Gas & Chemical industry is to assist design teams in creating world-class designs for new and existing refining and chemical projects.

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