Title:
Principal Engineer - Instrumentation/Controls - Offshore
Overall Summary
Senior Control Systems Engineer with experience in the offshore design of process units, pipelines, utilities and offsite facilities from conceptual stage through detailed design of medium to large size projects. Knowledge of control systems engineering practices, economics principles, calculation methods, international standards, codes, specifications, and procedures. Minimum 12 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbons, and/or Infrastructure industries. Excellent communication skills required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, specify, size, and select instruments and equipment required for control and monitoring of process units and utilities (BPCS, Safety Systems, SIS, SIL, Analyzers, PCS Communication, field instrumentation, valves, advanced controls systems, etc)
Develop basis of design documents
Perform site evaluation (site survey) for revamp and brown-field projects as required
Scoping of projects, including control systems deliverables
Develop work plans for control systems team
Develop control systems deliverables
Estimate work-hours
Develop Instrument calculations (valve sizing calculations, orifice plate sizing, voltage drop calculations, etc.)
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients
Responsible for design integrity of process engineering scope, performance of assigned staff, and on-schedule delivery of the work within budget
Lead technical presentations to Clients and their representatives as required
Provide technical leadership to ensure that applicable procedures and standards (client, KBR and international) are correctly applied.
Qualifications & Years of Experience:
Minimum Bachelor of Science in Control Systems or related field, and a minimum of 12 years’ of relevant engineering experience.
Key Skills & Technical Competencies:
Sound knowledge of basic engineering principles, control systems and instrumentation technology, equipment sizing, safety devices
Knowledge of iPlant, Bentley View including InTools (SPI), InstruCal
Familiarity with key SA engineering standards and procedures is desirable
Ability to handle responsibility and complete projects within schedule
Must be proficient in English, oral and written
Excellent technical presentation skills required
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