Design Build E&I Lead - Electrical and Instrumentation - Commercial Construction

An Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Lead in a design-build project ensures that technical requirements are met and that functional safety design support is integrated into existing facilities. They may also be responsible for:

·       Performing electrical and control construction hook-up activities

·       Providing technical support for functional safety design

·       Ensuring that project deliverables and standardized processes are met

Benefits

·       Health insurance

·       Life insurance

·       Opportunities for advancement

·       Paid holidays

·       401-K

·       Project Bonus

Full job description

Client is looking to hire a highly motivated and skilled Electrical and Instrumentation Design Lead Engineer reporting directly to the Site Engineering Manager. The position is Full Time employment. This position is responsible for improving all aspects of managing electrical and instrument for the site.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Solves complex Electrical and Instrumentation problems through design, redesign, application, and reliability centered maintenance techniques.
• Familiar with all instrumentation devices such as transmitters, controllers, transducers, signal conditioners, valves, limit and proximity switches
• Knowledgeable in E/I loop checks, calibrations and interlock testing
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all new equipment E&I related design and commissioning during normal working hours and during off hours
• Develop Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) guidelines, inspection/test/work procedures, standards, documentation methods, and polices to achieve world-class level
• Provide troubleshooting flow charts and standard works to improve troubleshooting technique and troubleshooting time.
• Lead, troubleshoot, support, plan, coordinate, and problem-solve E&I related issues
• Interact well with Process Engineers, Capital Engineers, Production Engineers, Business Leaders, Planners, Operators, Shift Leaders and Production Engineers to solve strategic E&I maintenance and minor mechanical issues.
• Manage strategic implementation of E&I capital projects, as well as capital engineering process improvements (drawing, spares, design management) to maximize manufacturing rates, yields, efficiencies, and maintainability
• Provide short-term and long-term strategic improvements in process control using Programmable Logic Control (PLC), HMI Programming, AC/DC Inverter Drives, Motor Controls, Experion DCS and electrical power distribution to increase operating efficiencies/I software needs to Experience in the use of SAP, MS Project, Merdian, AutoCad, Electrical Design Software Suite, Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Uses various test and inspection instruments to assess condition and repair requirements of equipment including NDT and PdM technologies.
• Uses advanced statistical tools to track and analyze trend data, performs calculations, communicate performance, predict remaining life and failure expectancy and to improve MTBF of equipment.
• Works in design team environment to develop equipment control narratives, E&I equipment design, equipment upgrades, drawings for all electrical equipment scope and operations that supply information to EPC vendors (design and construction)
• Support and lead E&I, DCS, PLC, and process control programming efforts with a capital projects on site and in-field support/evaluation. Prepares monthly reports.
• Performs/coordinates inspections/tests, calculations, evaluations, repair recommendations, contractor and repair work, etc. for electrical integrity.
• Supports MOC program for changes required to site databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of AutoCad, E&I Design Software, DCS/Controls/Programming
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and autonomously.
• Work efficiently and effectively in a high-stress, high pressure environment.
• Willingness to take the lead in the development and improvement of new/existing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Hands-on proactive problem solver; possess “Can-Do” presence, maturity and judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal, detail orientation and organization skills required.
• Strong problem solving skills that allow you to proactively anticipate requirements and potential problems/challenges; Self-motivated and Innovative.
• Proven ability to influence others to drive organizational change and foster linkage between business objectives and employee development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.