This position provides technical support to Instrumentation peers, Engineers, and Drafters. Senior Instrumentation Specialists are involved in sizing and selecting various instruments and preparing instrument lists and datasheets. This position has experience with control systems, control valve sizing, measurement instrumentation, and industry regulations and standards. Instrumentation Specialists are involved in bid reviews, design reviews, technical evaluations, and assisting field operations. Senior Instrumentation Specialists are called upon to lead projects where there are various other Instrumentation Specialists along with other disciplines involved in various degrees

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with Instrument engineering and design for industrial plants and processes.

Assists peers, engineers and others with instrumentation questions.

Performs bid/evaluate/award process including development of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, bid evaluations, and Bill of Material (BOM) entry into Enterprise Resource Planning software.

Independently analyze complex problems by communicating with leaders, other employees, and other disciplines.

Reads and analyzes P&IDs; and Line Lists for generation of instrument lists and data sheets.

Possibly test, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and Instrumentation.

Read and apply specifications, installation detail drawings, and electrical drawings to the specification of instrumentation.

Ensure designs and installations comply with client specifications and government standards and codes.

Resolve instrument, control, and electrical technical issues.

Assist instrument and control personnel during construction and commissioning.

Read and understand process runs and apply to the specification of instruments.

Prepares and maintains instrument lists and data sheets.

Uses data sheets and associated information to specify, size and select instruments.

Requests quotes from vendors.

Assists Instrumentation Supervisor in refining standards.

Reviews and approves vendor drawings and documents

Generates Bill of Material (BOM)

Tracks time to jobs

Provide technical support to Instrumentation peers, Engineers, Drafters, and others.

View instruments and installations in the yard or shop and advise on proper installation.

Apply practical knowledge and develop broad based skills while contributing to the overall success of Propak’s operations through interaction with a cross functional team.

Lead a project with providing manhour estimates and overall project timeline management.

Assign and oversee the work of other Instrumentation Specialists in team.

Assist with the performance evaluation of other Instrumentation Specialists in team.

Prerequisites
Education

Diploma in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology

Journeyman Red Seal certification (Instrumentation) is an asset

Registered with or eligible for ASET certification

Experience

5+ years previous experience in the field of instrumentation





Experience in the oil and gas industry

Experience with control systems, measurement instrumentation, and industry regulations

Experience with Analyzer Design an Asset

Proficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems, AutoCAD Drawing Viewer, Bluebeam Revu and Adobe Acrobat Reader

Experience with Rockwell or DeltaV an Asset

Other

As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement

Required Skills and Abilities

Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Use of appropriate theoretical and practical engineering principles to solve technical problems

Ability to interpret and utilize complex information

Ability to use past engineering and/or field experience to help design instruments in various process applications

Willing to think outside the box for selection of alternate instrument options

Solid reading, research, and analytical skills

Ability to understand complex, technical verbal and written instructions

Ability to interpret and utilize complex information, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications

Excellent visualization skills

Strong detail orientation

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives

Positive attitude

Ability to create systems for checking accuracy and monitoring the quality of work

Advanced mathematics and science skills

Willingness to learn new skills, systems, and procedures

Highly motivated to excel in a competitive environment

Strong command of the English language

Relationships
Internal

Works in a team environment

Interacts professionally with all levels of staff and management

Required to attend meetings and liaise with direct supervisor and co-workers

Collaborates with multidisciplinary Technologists, Engineers, Designers, Trades, Managers, and other department personnel

Answers inquiries and explains processes

May be required to prepare internal reports

External

Interacts professionally with all external parties

May be required to visit client site during commissioning and start-up

Authority Level

Decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures





Makes independent decisions within the scope of the position

Manager is readily available for assistance and guidance

Work Environment
Specific Work Conditions

Work may involve shop and field placements, often with little notice

Required to work in an office setting with usual weekday office hours

Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines

Requires the ability to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiries

Coping with frequent interruption and changing priorities

Required to attend meetings at other buildings

Physical Requirements

Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc...

Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away file boxes weighing up to 25 lbs

Occasional ability to stand for extended periods for faxing, scanning, and photocopying

Manual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipment

Climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling when examining equipment

Must wear company-standard PPE when entering fabrication shops, yards, and project sites. Project site PPE includes CSA approved steel toed boots and long pants

Walking on uneven ground is to be expected in yards and at project sites

Performance Measures
Time Management

Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time

Maintains a skilled attitude under time constraints and changing priorities

Accuracy

The outcome of work is neat, complete, accurate, and error free

Approaches work methodically and with precision

Identifies proper standards and codes

Consistently monitors the accuracy of work

Contacts appropriate departments and personnel in order to resolve discrepancies

Work processes are monitored and evaluated and new work procedures are developed if necessary

Reports are error free and professionally presented within the scope of the position

Communication Skills

Appropriately safeguards confidential information

Communicates effectively and diplomatically with diverse individuals

Communicates complex information and ideas and provides clear explanations to internal and external clients

Ensures the flow of information in all necessary directions at the right time

Reads, interprets, and utilizes complex materials, computer based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications

Quantity and Quality of Work

Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe

Gathers information and makes independent decisions within the scope of the position

Finds innovative solutions to problems through research, testing, and analysis by keeping abreast of new technology, systems, processes, and regulations

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather an overview of the job. The employee is responsible for completing all duties necessary to help fulfill departmental goals.

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