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Gulf Companies

SR. PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Gulf Companies, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview

Position Title:

Senior Principal Instrumentation Engineer Location:

Houston, TX Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Responsibilities

Handles medium, large and complex projects with wide latitude of technical authority and full work responsibilities, as well as limited administrative responsibilities, over a group of Instrumentation Engineers and Designers.

May assign and review work of lower-level personnel and function as Lead Instrumentation Engineer for project technical and scheduling matters.

Assist the Chief Instrumentation Engineer in proposals and in providing training to personnel.

Prepare or review discipline job specifications and requisitions for inquiry and purchase of equipment, materials, and subcontracts.

Approve technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk materials and subcontracts in cooperation with the Procurement Department.

Prepare and review/approve operation philosophy and Cause & Effect diagrams; review inputs to P&IDs and PFDs.

Develop Network Architecture, Instrument Index, I/O List and layouts as required by the discipline.

Direct/observe factory acceptance testing of equipment and review plots and facilities for Instrumentation & Control System requirements.

Coordinate with client personnel regarding Instrumentation & Control activities; review and approve vendor documents.

Prepare or review engineering and design status reports, work plans and man-hour estimates; ensure discipline scope of work aligns with project specifications and/or proposal documents.

Accept both short and extended term site or client office assignments as requested by the Chief Instrumentation Engineer.

Addendum: Instrumentation Engineering Department

Department Functions include Network Architecture, Cause and Effect, Operation Philosophy, Safety Instrumented Systems, Basis Process Control System, Standards Specifications, and related documentation such as Commissioning and Operation Manuals.

Qualifications

Typically 15+ years of proven experience in oil and gas, focusing on pipeline facilities.

In-depth knowledge of natural gas industry standards and codes published by NEMA, NFPA, API, AGA, ISA, IEC, ANSI, etc., and ability to apply them to measurement, process control and control system designs.

Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineering License (by exam)

Competencies

Results oriented

Customer focused

Impact and influence

Business and people acumen

Strong interpersonal skills to work with multi-disciplined teams and managers

Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects

Strong communication and networking skills with diverse groups

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Office environment with standard conditions.

Frequent sitting and computer use; ability to carry objects and move as needed.

Physical demands are at sedentary levels with occasional exertion up to 10 pounds.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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