E & I Field Coordinator / Designer

E&I Field Coordinator/Designer

Location: New Orleans Metropolitan

Industry: Agribusiness, food and ingredients

Orion Engineers Constructors is currently seeking an E/I Field Coordinator/ Designer to join our client's team at a facility in the New Orleans Metropolitan. This position offers competitive compensation. If you are an individual with a passion for electrical and instrumentation systems, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities and Functions

• Identify and communicate project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project.
• Participate in development and planning meetings for assigned projects.
• Coordinate work activities with other project team members and the Project Manager.
• Determine construction quantities and provide construction cost estimates.
• Work with construction contractors, Capital Engineer, and Capital Project Manager to handle field issues that may arise during project implementation with proper procedures and documentation, emphasis on DCS/SCADA.
• Responsible for maintaining set of accurate As-Built and construction in progress documentation to ensure proper project closures.
• Field verification, redlining, and updating of existing drawings in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Updating of existing drawings utilizing redlines by others in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Serve as liaison between Operations, Maintenance, HS&E, Automation, outside contractors and the Capital Project Manager.
• Coordinate design with plant and Capital Engineering SME’s from estimate through all design stages.
• Provide on-site assistance to Commissioning/Start-Up team during startup of projects, including troubleshooting assistance in the plant.
• Understands and follows company, industry, and government codes, practices, regulations, and standards and acquire and maintain all vital licenses and certificates pertinent to the role.
• Follow and complete internal and external training sessions as assigned by the supervisor and assist in supporting other crew members in I&E skills and tasks.

Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with software used in plant operations, like SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
• Be prepared for on-call assignments, which may include overtime and off-hours work requests, demonstrating flexibility and reliability.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with colleagues and management, fostering a positive work environment.
• Must demonstrate a personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven track record in Safety and Reliability. This is a safety-sensitive role.
• Must be able to work on assignment without sponsorship and at client location.
• This role will be working for Orion Engineers and Constructors at client location.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret prints/drawings and other technical documents.
• Ability to use most inspection tools, measuring and test equipment.
• Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and processes.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s, Technical Degree, or equivalent combination of education required.
• Minimum of 5 years of field and/or design experience in Industrial required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Work assignment inside an operating plant which requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboard.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and climb on a ladder or up and down stairs.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle to and from job sites or office locations.
• Must be able to attend job walks wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in an
• operating facility in a hot climate.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements, including obtaining a TWIC card if necessary.
• Commitment to high quality
• Must be prompt, dependable and have a good attendance record.
• Must be able to pass an approved background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Must participate in random drug tests.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Available Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, PTO, CTO, LTD, STD, Critical Care and Accident, EAP

Orion Engineers & Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in the E-Verify Federal Identification System.