Senior Instrumentation Engineer

About the job: 

Kent is looking for a Senior I&C Engineer to be based in our Corpus Christi, TX office and report to our Electrical and I&C Department Manager. 

You will interact with other disciplines and groups on site, corporate technical networks and peers, and vendors/suppliers as needed to successfully implement and startup new equipment installations and revamps. 

You are responsible for engineering activities and the development of technical deliverables to meet the schedule, scope, budget and quality requirements of multi-disciplined projects.  

Experience leading larger projects, $150M+ TIC is required. 

 

Skills and Responsibilities:    

Responsibilities:

• Provides project discipline engineering support on project teams towards the successful completion of projects as assigned so that they are successfully completed and meet the objectives. 
• Works with design resources both internally and externally to achieve designs that are cost effective and technically sound so that all projects are designed efficiently, cost effectively, and have operability against the up-front project objectives. 
• Collaborates and engages all other disciplines, process operators and engineers, control systems engineer, and the operations/maintenance superintendents either internally or externally towards the successful completion of the project. 
• Responsible for following the Capital project process and meeting the Delegation of Authority (DOA) policy so that all projects can meet internal and external audit criteria, and the sites remain in DOA compliance. Working through the Capital Project Checklist and documenting all phases of the project process. 
• Works closely with subcontract engineers and/or designers to coordinate their activities and to ensure the subcontractor's work is checked and the standards and quality are in accordance with standards, guidelines, and customer requirements. 
• Prepares or reviews/approves specifications for purchase of materials and equipment. 
• Performs periodic design reviews; ensures designs, including all IEA engineering drawings, technical specifications, calculations and programs, follow specifications, codes, regulations, and contract requirements. Ensures technical and quality standards are maintained. 
• Designs, develops and implements new Basic Regulatory and Advanced Process Control applications. Emphasis is on applications utilizing single output control technology as well as providing assistance to the Control Systems Engineer with multi-variable predictive controls. 
• Documents and maintain all communication that impacts technical decisions. 
• Assists in reviewing estimates of probable costs for construction at various stages of design. 
• Participate in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment, technical material suppliers, and technical service providers. 
• Consults with peers at the site and across the company. 
• Supports the development of control logic Functional Specifications used to support integration of automation and operator control logic into DCS systems for capital projects. 
• Supports the review of the alarm rationalization aspects for capital automation projects. 
• Supports the development of procedures for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Pre-Startup Acceptance Tests (PSAT) of project installed or modified SIS. 
• Supports function tests, PSAT, FAT, PSSR and startup activities and ensures proper documentation and data integrity of function testing, FAT, PSAT, red lines, etc. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

  Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:   

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. 
• 10+ years or more of relevant experience in refining, petrochemicals, ammonia facilities, carbon capture and storage, biofuels, gas turbines, cogen, and hydrogen facilities. 
• P.E. license (preferable in the State of Texas) is required or able to obtain by comity and NCEES license required. 
• Require field experience and working knowledge of measurements for level, flow, pressure, temperature, density, and control valves. 
• Experience with Analysers is a plus. 
• Experience in the following required; DCS, SIS, ICSS and PLC. 
• Technical support in the following required; Loops, Complex Loops, Alarm Management, Historian, Operator Stations, Engineering Stations, Server/Switch Levels and Details, Redundancy Options, Local/Remote I/O, Hardwired/Wireless I/O, RIE, Traditional Marshalling, Electronic Marshalling, MOV Templates, 3rd Party Serial Connections. 
• Documentation support in the following required; Block Diagrams, Network Drawings, System Architecture, Equipment Models and Firmware Compatibility, Specifications, Philosophies, MRQ’s and TBE’s. 
• Experience in DCS board operation or maintenance/troubleshooting of process control and safety instrumented systems a plus. 

Must have or develop basic proficiency in the following areas with the ability to develop into a subject matter expert in particular areas:   

• Strong working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC). 
• Knowledgeable of electrical requirements of industry codes (i.e. IEEE, ISA, and NFPA). 
• Broad knowledge of instrument engineering. 
• Demonstrated ability for organizing and tracking a high volume of detailed information that impacts own work. 
• Ability to apply computer software tools (SAP, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD).

 

 

Communication:

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal/rapport building skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results.  

 

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal leadership skills are critical due to the requirement for effective communication of complex issues across the organization as well as for mentoring and consensus building. 
• Results oriented and able to drive to technically sound decisions. 
• Strong commitment to safety, a high level of personal integrity, and dedication to conducting business in an ethical way. 
• Exhibits an understanding of business drivers, management of change requirements, project management processes, and construction workflow.

 

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 

  Details about the role:    Location: Corpus Christi, TX   Relocation required: N/A   Travel required: Per Project Requirements   Contract type: N/A   Experience level: 10 - 15 years   About UsAbout you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.