Instrumentation & Controls Lead

Role Overview

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Lead will provide technical authority, discipline leadership, and Engineer-of-Record accountability for instrumentation and controls engineering across industrial projects executed by HOCS Projects. This senior-level role will lead the I&C discipline throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept development through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and project support. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering technically sound, constructible, and compliant designs while mentoring and developing other members of the I&C team.

• Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
• Discipline Leadership: Serve as the I&C Discipline Lead and technical authority on assigned projects.
• Engineering & Design: Lead instrumentation and controls engineering and design activities from concept development through detailed engineering and construction support.
• Instrumentation: Oversee instrument selection, specification, and instrument datasheet development.
• Control Systems: Lead the development and definition of control system architecture and specify and review applicable hardware and software configurations.
• System Technologies: Provide technical leadership for PLC, DCS, SCADA, ESD, and BMS environments.
• Technical Deliverables: Review and approve key I&C deliverables, including schematics, loop drawings, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, and Construction Work Packages (CWPs).
• System Integration: Ensure instrumentation, control systems, and associated interfaces are appropriately integrated into the overall facility design.

• Technical Authority: Provide technical direction and engineering leadership for I&C activities throughout project execution.
• Engineer of Record: Act as the Engineer of Record and take professional responsibility for applicable I&C engineering deliverables.
• Technical Quality: Maintain accountability for the technical quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance of I&C engineering deliverables.
• Codes & Standards: Ensure designs comply with applicable municipal, provincial, federal, and industry codes and regulations, as well as client standards and project requirements.
• Engineering Decisions: Provide sound technical judgment and confidently establish and defend engineering positions where required.
• Mentorship: Mentor and technically guide junior engineers and technologists to strengthen overall discipline capability and support professional development.

• Scope Development: Define I&C engineering scope and support the preparation of proposals and project execution strategies.
• Cost Estimating
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  Provide discipline input to engineering and project cost estimates.
• Execution Planning: Provide I&C input to project execution plans and establish appropriate discipline requirements for successful delivery.
• Resource Management: Allocate and manage I&C engineering resources based on project scope, priorities, and execution requirements.
• Budget &
  
  Schedule:
  
  Manage discipline activities within approved budgets and schedules and proactively address issues that may affect project commitments.
• Project Execution: Maintain accountability for I&C discipline performance and delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

• Client Interface: Interface regularly with clients to ensure alignment on I&C engineering and design requirements while maintaining a collaborative working relationship.
• Multi-Disciplinary Coordination: Coordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, and other disciplines to ensure integrated design execution.
• Vendor Coordination: Provide technical support during procurement activities and review applicable vendor documentation.
• Construction Support: Provide I&C engineering support during construction and assist with resolving technical issues as required.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams, vendors, and internal engineering disciplines.