Specialist-Automation & Controls, Sr

Automation & Controls Sr. Specialist

The Automation & Controls Sr. Specialist will be part of the Cheyenne Power Hub Project Engineering Team, which is responsible for reviewing technical work done by the contractor(s) and providing technical guidance and assurance for the capital project.

He/she will be responsible for DCS, FGS design and process control of power generation and transmission facilities. He/ She will produce/ review PFDs, interlock diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, instrument data sheets and P&IDs.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Reviews and approves control systems engineering deliverables from the EPC Contractor.
• Prepares/Reviews Automation & Controls design and engineering deliverables including P&IDs, Instrument Index, Instrument Specifications, and assist with development of Design Drawings including Control System Architecture, Control Panel Layouts with BOM, Power Junction Box (PJB), Instrument Junction Box (IJB), Instrument Loop Wiring Diagrams, Control Schematics, Cable Schedules, Instrument Installation Details, and Instrument Location Plans.
• Reviews Automation & Controls drawings and specifications and other disciplines' deliverables including Piping's 3-D Model and Isometrics checks, Electrical Cable & Conduits for compliance with project needs.
• Reviews field in-line and offline instrument calculations and datasheets (SPI/InTools), requisitioning, bid evaluations
• Maintains oversight of all design drawings (installation details, instrument index and database, wiring and loop diagrams, etc.)
• Specifies DCS/PLC systems design and configuration.
• Initiates and optimizes cost effective instrumentation and control designs.
• Develops and performs control system studies to support the selection among design alternatives, includes economics and financial criteria.
• Interprets and verifies industry standards, guidelines and codes for project deliverables.
• Prepares technical reports related to specific design issues.
• Provides control systems engineering technical guidance and assurance for capital projects.
• Contributes to development of Design documents including Statement of Requirements, Basis of Design, Scope of Work and Deliverables.
• Works with the Contractor during specification, tender, selection, purchase, installation & commissioning of instruments to provide Apache technical integrity assurance.
• Serves as a key contributor during HAZID, HAZOP, QRA studies.
• Provides facility start-up assistance as required.
• Proactively works on best practices, engineering guidelines and internal procedures.
• Provides support during construction to ensure site technical queries, non-conformances, concession requests are properly resolved.
• Evaluates requests for deviations or exemptions to the established specifications and standards.
• Provides leadership in addressing process control issues with considerations of cost, schedule, and quality.
• Develop and maintain automation systems.
• Develop and maintain PC based HMI automation systems.
• Specify communications equipment necessary for computer automation systems. This could include Ethernet (TCP and UDP), Modbus, Profibus, Control Net, DH+, as well as the physical media (fiber optic, copper, and radio).
• Provide technical expertise in instrument, electrical, and/or automation specifications and standards as required.
• Organize work for timely completion and be available for work after regular hours if required.
• Be capable of managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels concurrently.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance, self-motivated and high level of performance.
• Awareness of Industry Engineering Standards, Construction Standards, Operations and Maintenance Procedures, Site Specific Procedures and governmental safety regulations.
• Primary interface, troubleshooting, and coordination with third-party automation vendors.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• BS in engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Chemical.
• Professional engineering registration is preferred.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Minimum 15 years' experience in a power company, E/C Company or in an oil & gas company with Automation & Controls control duties.
• Knowledge in power plants, natural gas processing plant and compression automation and the instrumentation necessary for this automation.
• Experience and knowledge in standard communication techniques utilized in the automation industry.
• Knowledge and/or application experience with national and international instrument electrical and controls standards.
• Construction knowledge working in electrically hazardous area applications.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to consistently apply company policies and practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office…