What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Supervisor/Manager - Instrument, Controls and Electrical - Houston, TX (P.E. required) position at Gryphon Oakwood?
Engineering Supervisor/Manager - Instrument, Controls and Electrical - Houston, TX (P.E. required)
Gryphon Oakwood is working with an engineering and design company based out of Houston who are seeking an engineering Supervisor/Manager to oversee their Instrument, Controls and Electrical engineering teams. The company are in an exciting stage of growth and can offer internal growth and development.
Responsibilities
- The Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful transition from the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phase to the operations phase of liquefactions plants throughout North America, Europe, and Asia
- By partnering with the engineering, production, project management and field service teams, the Instrument and Control Engineer will develop thorough understanding of the performance requirements of the H2 Liquefaction Plant design and continually refine instrumentation and controls to enhance the reliability of the plants
- Act as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Instrument & Controls system engineering, providing guidance and advice on related issues
- Participate in Control System Design reviews
- Develop and approve specifications of process control equipment including valves, relief valves, process instrumentation, analytical systems, and DCS & PLC
- Perform system tests to ensure that software and automation solutions are effective and reliable both pre and post deployment
- Support the Maintenance & Operations teams with Instrument & Controls systems assistance to maintain the operability of liquefaction Units
- Refine system automation and software solutions based upon field data and stakeholder input
- Develop design documentation (installation details, instrument index, databases, I/O lists, panel drawings, wiring and loop diagrams, control narratives, cause & effect diagrams, junction boxes drawings and cable tray layouts, etc.)
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing of Process Automation equipment (DCS, Analyzers, plant equipment control systems)
- Develop, read, and interpret Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Electrical Schematics as needed
- Relevant practical site commissioning experience, while not essential, would be of benefit
Qualifications
- Experience in Oil and Gas (midstream), Water or similar industrial markets
- BS degree in Electrical, Instrumentation and/or Chemical Engineering, or other relevant field of study
- Candidates with strong equipment manufacturing experience utilizing PLC applications will be given due consideration
- Working knowledge of Engineering Standards for Instrumentation; API, ISA, PIP & NEC
- Prior Instrumentation and Control experience; BPCS, SIS with Oil & Gas, Chemical manufacturing systems
- PLC Programming - Ladder Logic, Functional Block Diagram, Sequential Flow Charts
- Rockwell Automation Products; Factory talk, RS Linx, PLCs, Plant PAx
- Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
- Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality
If this role could be of interest and matches your background and experience, please reach out to Ed Yardley (edward.yardley@gryphonoakwood.com) for a confidential discussion.
