Senior instrumentation engineer job description
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Senior instrumentation engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior instrumentation engineer job postings.
Sample senior instrumentation engineer requirements
- Expertise in designing and implementing instrumentation systems
- Extensive knowledge of process control and automation systems
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python
- Experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Sample required senior instrumentation engineer soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements
- Dedication to continuous learning and professional development
Senior instrumentation engineer job description example 1
The Bergaila Companies senior instrumentation engineer job description
We are currently seeking an experienced Sr. Instruments Engineer for an opportunity for an independent refiner based out of Anchorage, AK.
Our Client provides full multi-disciplined engineering, design, project management, procurement, and construction coordination support services to clients in the US and Canada. For decades, they have successfully provided these services to help their customers engineer the future of energy.
The Sr. Instruments Engineer is primarily responsible for providing instrumentation & controls (I&C) design and project Engineering coordination for assigned capital projects by ensuring standards and best practices are used by contractors and internal personnel, including, but not limited to, ensuring appropriate application of all specifications and that testing, documentation and project commissioning of all instrumentation & controls project strategies meet our client's and internal customer expectations.
The Sr. Instruments Engineer is also responsible for:
- Developing project scope; providing guidance to ensure quality for instrumentation and automation portion of capital projects, as well as ensuring all designs are safe to install and operate
- Coordinating with internal customer instrumentation & control Engineers and specialists to assure capital project automation objectives are achieved
- Coordinating both external and internal resources for assigned projects, delivering specialized instrumentation and control systems within project scope; providing oversight and guidance for contract instrumentation & control Engineers
- Providing in- house Engineering design, construction support and start- up assistance for all assigned projects; providing support for conducting feasibility and simulation studies, evaluating economic value and impact on instrumentation & controls installations
- Reviewing project documentation, drawings, equipment specifications, Management of Change (MOCs), FAT's and Authorizations for Expenditures (AFEs) documents
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of progressive Engineering experience within a refinery, petro- chemical, pipeline and/or terminal setting; 5- 10+ years of Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience leading major capital projects with a total installed cost of $10- $20+ MM
ID: 2022-9015
External Company Name: The Bergaila Companies
External Company URL: www.bergaila.com
Post End Date: 10/20/2022
Telecommute: No
Our Client provides full multi-disciplined engineering, design, project management, procurement, and construction coordination support services to clients in the US and Canada. For decades, they have successfully provided these services to help their customers engineer the future of energy.
The Sr. Instruments Engineer is primarily responsible for providing instrumentation & controls (I&C) design and project Engineering coordination for assigned capital projects by ensuring standards and best practices are used by contractors and internal personnel, including, but not limited to, ensuring appropriate application of all specifications and that testing, documentation and project commissioning of all instrumentation & controls project strategies meet our client's and internal customer expectations.
The Sr. Instruments Engineer is also responsible for:
- Developing project scope; providing guidance to ensure quality for instrumentation and automation portion of capital projects, as well as ensuring all designs are safe to install and operate
- Coordinating with internal customer instrumentation & control Engineers and specialists to assure capital project automation objectives are achieved
- Coordinating both external and internal resources for assigned projects, delivering specialized instrumentation and control systems within project scope; providing oversight and guidance for contract instrumentation & control Engineers
- Providing in- house Engineering design, construction support and start- up assistance for all assigned projects; providing support for conducting feasibility and simulation studies, evaluating economic value and impact on instrumentation & controls installations
- Reviewing project documentation, drawings, equipment specifications, Management of Change (MOCs), FAT's and Authorizations for Expenditures (AFEs) documents
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of progressive Engineering experience within a refinery, petro- chemical, pipeline and/or terminal setting; 5- 10+ years of Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience leading major capital projects with a total installed cost of $10- $20+ MM
ID: 2022-9015
External Company Name: The Bergaila Companies
External Company URL: www.bergaila.com
Post End Date: 10/20/2022
Telecommute: No
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Senior instrumentation engineer job description example 2
Apple senior instrumentation engineer job description
Sacramento,California,United States
Software and Services
+ 3+ years of hands-on experience with instrumentation concepts, design and implementation
+ Experience with Grafana, Prometheus, AppDynamics and Data technologies
+ Experience with visualization tools like Tableau, Grafana and Kibana
+ Experience with Numbers or Excel
+ Highly organized, detail oriented
+ Passion for distilling data down to a simple, easy to digest message
+ Ability to work with various multi-functional teams to gather input and provide guidance
+ Ability to work independently
+ Ability to interpret and chart data in meaningful ways
+ Ability to present information to peers and senior management
+ Excellent problem solving and communication skills
+ Ability to bring creative, simple and logical approaches to complex problems
+ Technical minded with the skills to learn new technologies
+ Mandarin speaker is a bonus
**Description**
We create and expand on in-depth tooling and monitoring on our data platform to help solve hard business questions. We work side by side with exceptional people that run, optimize and scale our environment and help to tell meaningful stories with data. Additionally, you'll work closely with Operations and Engineering to help drive meaningful statistics, approaches and procedures. The team is responsible for the data collection, operation and reporting of the systems responsible for all of Apple's product manufacturing around the world. You will focus on supporting the system that Apple's product engineering and operations teams utilize to bring the next shockingly great product to life. In this role, you'll be working with very large-scale, highly-available data infrastructure supporting multi-Petabytes of data with super-linear growth. We will be working with complex data in new and innovative ways ausinging your creativity to go beyond current tools to deliver amazing solutions. Your attention to detail and strong passion of analytics with an insatiable curiosity will be critical. You will work with a high degree of independence, but supported by a broad technical team.
**Education & Experience**
•MS in technical field (math, statistics, engineering, computer science, analytics, or similar) Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit jobs.apple.com to learn more!
**Additional Requirements**
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Software and Services
+ 3+ years of hands-on experience with instrumentation concepts, design and implementation
+ Experience with Grafana, Prometheus, AppDynamics and Data technologies
+ Experience with visualization tools like Tableau, Grafana and Kibana
+ Experience with Numbers or Excel
+ Highly organized, detail oriented
+ Passion for distilling data down to a simple, easy to digest message
+ Ability to work with various multi-functional teams to gather input and provide guidance
+ Ability to work independently
+ Ability to interpret and chart data in meaningful ways
+ Ability to present information to peers and senior management
+ Excellent problem solving and communication skills
+ Ability to bring creative, simple and logical approaches to complex problems
+ Technical minded with the skills to learn new technologies
+ Mandarin speaker is a bonus
**Description**
We create and expand on in-depth tooling and monitoring on our data platform to help solve hard business questions. We work side by side with exceptional people that run, optimize and scale our environment and help to tell meaningful stories with data. Additionally, you'll work closely with Operations and Engineering to help drive meaningful statistics, approaches and procedures. The team is responsible for the data collection, operation and reporting of the systems responsible for all of Apple's product manufacturing around the world. You will focus on supporting the system that Apple's product engineering and operations teams utilize to bring the next shockingly great product to life. In this role, you'll be working with very large-scale, highly-available data infrastructure supporting multi-Petabytes of data with super-linear growth. We will be working with complex data in new and innovative ways ausinging your creativity to go beyond current tools to deliver amazing solutions. Your attention to detail and strong passion of analytics with an insatiable curiosity will be critical. You will work with a high degree of independence, but supported by a broad technical team.
**Education & Experience**
•MS in technical field (math, statistics, engineering, computer science, analytics, or similar) Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit jobs.apple.com to learn more!
**Additional Requirements**
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
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Senior instrumentation engineer job description example 3
Energy Transfer senior instrumentation engineer job description
*Summary: *
This position will provide engineering support for capital projects during the scope development, design, construction and commissioning phases of projects.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *
* Provide engineering support for capital projects during the scope development, design, construction and commissioning phases of projects. Serve as discipline SME to the project team ensuring projects are executed in accordance with Company standards, industry specifications and Federal regulations.
* Assist with design and installation of electrical and automation systems, motors, protective devices, instrumentation, and other electrical equipment as part of pipeline and facility operations.
* Responsible to review or update project specifications and designs related to electrical equipment, facility power, power studies, utility feeds/distribution/connections/contracts/contract strategies, as related to projects or company goals.
* Perform technical review of vendor material quotations, engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications and procedures
* Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Company Engineering Standards and other industry standards and specifications.
* Good analytical skills are required to diagnose problems and needs of the customers to make appropriate changes and recommendations.
* Knowledge in design of power system facilities and equipment and construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment.
* Must be able to develop multiple alternatives to an individual problem or situation.
* Oversees engineering performed by in-house designers and outside contracting firms.
* Prepares technical standards, specifications and procedures for individual and company-wide projects.
*Requirements: *
*Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: *
_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below: _
* Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, electronic, instrument control or related engineering discipline with 6-10 years of pipeline engineering and design or operations and maintenance experience related to area of expertise.
* Minimum of 3+ years related experience in pipeline and/or refinery environment.
* Knowledge of industry safety practices and relevant codes.
* Ability to develop and present multiple alternatives to an individual problem or situation.
* Strong verbal and written communications skills; good organizational skills.
* Experience developing piping, instrument and electrical diagrams.
* Must have well developed PC skills, (Microsoft Office: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS, MS Project, etc.)
* Must be a strong team leader as well as active member.
* Travel within regional geographic area to and from individual project sites is required
*Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level: *
* The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering disciplineand 6-10 years of relevant job related experience
*Position Location: *
This position can be located in Oklahoma City, OK or Houston, TX.
*Preferred Qualifications: *
* This position commands a wide range of knowledge and experience in dealing with a variety of electrical, instrumentation and control equipment.
* The position requires the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, the ability to prioritize tasks, and shift previously established priorities in response to changing business needs.
* Must be able to set up and work within project teams; follow established department work flow processes; provide clear direction to project managers, designers, contractors, construction managers, field technicians and support personnel.
* Emphasis is on safety, operations, budget and schedule.
* In depth knowledge of AB Control Logix programming, HMI interface software and Delta V DCS is a plus.
* ETAP or SKM or similar electrical software knowledge is a plus.
* Understanding of the process of dealing with Utility companies for power load requirements and contracts negotiations.
* Demonstrated knowledge of working with Industry Standards and Specifications in the Electric and Power disciplines (NEC, NFPA 70E, Low Voltage < 5Kv, Medium Voltage 5kv-15kv).
*EOE*
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* pipeline and/or refinery environment related: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
This position will provide engineering support for capital projects during the scope development, design, construction and commissioning phases of projects.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities: *
* Provide engineering support for capital projects during the scope development, design, construction and commissioning phases of projects. Serve as discipline SME to the project team ensuring projects are executed in accordance with Company standards, industry specifications and Federal regulations.
* Assist with design and installation of electrical and automation systems, motors, protective devices, instrumentation, and other electrical equipment as part of pipeline and facility operations.
* Responsible to review or update project specifications and designs related to electrical equipment, facility power, power studies, utility feeds/distribution/connections/contracts/contract strategies, as related to projects or company goals.
* Perform technical review of vendor material quotations, engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications and procedures
* Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Company Engineering Standards and other industry standards and specifications.
* Good analytical skills are required to diagnose problems and needs of the customers to make appropriate changes and recommendations.
* Knowledge in design of power system facilities and equipment and construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems and equipment.
* Must be able to develop multiple alternatives to an individual problem or situation.
* Oversees engineering performed by in-house designers and outside contracting firms.
* Prepares technical standards, specifications and procedures for individual and company-wide projects.
*Requirements: *
*Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: *
_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below: _
* Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, electronic, instrument control or related engineering discipline with 6-10 years of pipeline engineering and design or operations and maintenance experience related to area of expertise.
* Minimum of 3+ years related experience in pipeline and/or refinery environment.
* Knowledge of industry safety practices and relevant codes.
* Ability to develop and present multiple alternatives to an individual problem or situation.
* Strong verbal and written communications skills; good organizational skills.
* Experience developing piping, instrument and electrical diagrams.
* Must have well developed PC skills, (Microsoft Office: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ACCESS, MS Project, etc.)
* Must be a strong team leader as well as active member.
* Travel within regional geographic area to and from individual project sites is required
*Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level: *
* The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering disciplineand 6-10 years of relevant job related experience
*Position Location: *
This position can be located in Oklahoma City, OK or Houston, TX.
*Preferred Qualifications: *
* This position commands a wide range of knowledge and experience in dealing with a variety of electrical, instrumentation and control equipment.
* The position requires the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, the ability to prioritize tasks, and shift previously established priorities in response to changing business needs.
* Must be able to set up and work within project teams; follow established department work flow processes; provide clear direction to project managers, designers, contractors, construction managers, field technicians and support personnel.
* Emphasis is on safety, operations, budget and schedule.
* In depth knowledge of AB Control Logix programming, HMI interface software and Delta V DCS is a plus.
* ETAP or SKM or similar electrical software knowledge is a plus.
* Understanding of the process of dealing with Utility companies for power load requirements and contracts negotiations.
* Demonstrated knowledge of working with Industry Standards and Specifications in the Electric and Power disciplines (NEC, NFPA 70E, Low Voltage < 5Kv, Medium Voltage 5kv-15kv).
*EOE*
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* pipeline and/or refinery environment related: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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Updated March 14, 2024
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