Instrumentation Designer (Senior)

TSG STAFFING SERVICES is currently recruiting for a SENIOR INSTRUMENTATION DESIGNER for an Alberta based opportunity to work in an operating plant environment

Job Description:

• A sound technical knowledge / experience in the application and selection of devices and components for instrumentation designs, operations and maintenance.
• Designing instrumentation loops c/w a sound technical knowledge to defend the application and selection of instrumentation devices within the loop
• Detailed instrumentation design including interfacing to PLCs and DCS systems. PLC vendors are Modicon and Triconex and DCS vendors are Honeywell
• Ownership mindset, ability to work independently in a Team environment with minimum of supervision, effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to develop ‘turnkey type’ details and processes from the start of project development engineering to project closure
• The project life span shall be c/w quality cost estimates, detail design, documentation, cost and schedule management, commissioning, start-up, and a successful final turnover  
• High level understanding of electrical ladder rung logics and PLC ladder logics
• Comprehensive review and design of 24vdc trip logic diagrams c/w cause and effect matrix
• Familiarity with INtools, analyzers, and Modbus communications
• Development of detailed and well documented Construction Work Packages (CWPkg)
• Assure compliance with all applicable project and site specifications, contract requirements, policies and codes
• Ensure the following, if applicable, are addressed in the work plan: heat tracing, piping insulation removal and reinstallation, heat shields, painting, and scaffolding

Job Requirements:

• Completion of a Technologist Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology
• 10+ years industrial instrumentation experience in engineering and field design of projects
• Current registration or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Alberta
• INtools hands-on design capabilities
• Sketch or detail design new instrumentation loop diagrams, as-builts, IJBs, IPLs, systems I/O mapping, list BOMs, spare parts, PLC and DCS interfacing design for MCCs
• Setup new SAP functional locations, and Maintenance and Project files
• Write work procedures for the installation personnel, pre commissioning loop function checks, Operations and Maintenance commissioning procedures, and Operator training packages
• Generate and / or modify existing trip logic and cause & effect diagrams, specify all instrumentation hardware and generate / update P&IDs
• Design and/or check the redundancy design of system communications and power supply for systems
• Assist planner with work planning by supplying design related details and procedures, perform field tour and reviewing the plan

Pay rates or salaries will be based on experience and current market standards. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume through the form below.