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Instrumentation & Controls DCS Construction Specialist

Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy Salary
Remote, OR Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Description

This position is expected to be a field assignment. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and / or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

Significant growth in Sargent & Lundy’s (S&L) business over the past few years has driven the need to increase focus and investment in S&L’s Construction Management team. This team works closely with our external clients to handle every detail of their needs, as well as with our internal teams to make the projects run as seamlessly as possible.

The primary responsibility is to provide Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and Distributed Control System (DCS) related construction and commissioning management guidance and support to Client management during the construction, commissioning, and initial operation of power projects.

  • Review instrument / component calibrations, perform functional testing of plant process systems, perform I / O loop checks, and have a detailed understanding of power plant process control philosophies
  • Perform general and technical consulting for I&C, electrical technicians, and construction personnel.
  • Assisted in facilitating client–owner / regulator communications.
  • Coordinate issues between engineering and construction, as required, to support project activities
  • Review and advise on corrective action issues, including engineering, construction, and commissioning deficiencies
  • Prepare detailed startup plans required for functional testing of process systems
  • Prepare system turnover packages in accordance with project procedures, including reviewing system testing documentation
  • Perform initial configuration and energization of control system equipment, including hardware, software, network establishment, datalink configuration, etc.
  • Detailed understanding and ability to perform logic verification and testing, graphic verification, alarm verification and management, and process control tuning
  • Detailed understanding of power plant network architecture and power plant control systems including Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, ABB 800xA, Allen Bradley Control Logix, and MHI / GE / Siemens / Alstom turbine control systems

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience :

  • Experience setting up, commissioning, and operating various DCS systems.
  • Ability and willingness to work at a project site location, domestically or internationally.
  • Success working with multi-cultural and multi-disciplined teams.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 10 or more years applicable experience, including combined cycle (gas turbine), coal and / or nuclear power plant construction, commissioning and initial power plant operation.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated Client relationship-building experience.
  • Positive attitude and personality; ability to build positive relationships.
  • Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

    Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

    Award-Winning Benefits

    At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

    Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

  • Health Plans : Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal / Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Compensation Range

    162,000 - $193,000

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