Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

SUMMARY:
Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

POSITION INFO:
The Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for producing cost-effective and technically sound Electrical, Control & Instrumentation designs within the required time frame to support project deliverables. The role covers project life cycle support, discipline design, client and supplier relationships, continuous improvement, quality and safety, within engineering design and project delivery. Qualifications: B. Sc\/B. Eng. or B. Tech Electrical\/Electronic Engineering and ECSA registration as a professional engineer. Experience Required: A track record of 5 - 8 years' experience in engineering design and project management, within a processing or petrochemical plant projects environment. Skills and Competencies: Project Management - Knowledge of basic project management methods and knowledge of all project life cycle phases Design Criteria - Applications and improvements of technical knowledge into design criteria that suit project requirements and\/or support the design of new components\/equipment Commercial Principles - Understanding of contract types and their main features (basics, purchasing and selling conditions, partnerships, claims, logistic aspects etc.) including international contracts Technical Documentation - Ability to create, understand and communicate via technical specifications Plant Layout Development - Ability to lay out the plant in a functional, safe and cost-effective way Materials Fundamentals - Knowledge and understanding of basic information regarding materials and their properties used in engineering and manufacturing activities Construction & Commissioning - Understanding of on-site construction work and commissioning with associated contractor and supplier interactions Cost Estimation - Understand cost of design (including cost of deliverables generation) and ability to estimate costs related to a project or specific activity Basic IT Tools - Office Automation and Graphic Software Procurement - Understand project cost control, budgeting, procurement, purchase-to-pay and supply chain management Engineering Calculations - Knowledge of engineering calculation techniques Innovation & Adaptability - The ability to adapt to different environments (team, technologies, countries etc.) from a technical point of view, including ability to find new possible technological solutions according to customer needs Quality Engineering - Knowledge of quality methods, management systems and procedures and\/or understanding of quality features of products and parts Quantity Estimation - Ability to estimate quantities (volumes, dimensions, masses, weights etc.) CAE Software - Familiarity with CAE software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines e.g. AutoCAD Legislation and Standards - Knowledge of sector-specific law (e.g. engineering safety requirements) and standard specifications (e.g. plant layout requirements), including the ability to integrate these standards Key Responsibilities: Project Life Cycle: Ensure discipline strategy development during set-up to meet project deliverables Offer general project support and problem solving on technical matters arising Use knowledge of scope on current and recent projects to promote re-use of engineering where possible Review key discipline documentation and drawings produced on projects Develop an E, C & I strategy and design criteria to suit the unique project\/client requirements Produce regular project status reports Generate post-project feedback Design: Generate scope of work specifications with technical requirements for each package Assist in developing, managing and controlling the discipline cost and man-hour estimates Produce discipline-specific designs according to schedule and budget Maintain effective engineering input\/output of design office Client Relationship: Maintain effective inter-discipline requirements Manage and interface with suppliers and contractors to meet project objectives Continuous Improvement: Provide suggestions for improving internal work methods and procedures on an ad-hoc basis Quality and Safety: Regularly review and contribute towards improvement of procedures and systems Ensure all QA procedures and guidelines are followed in all daily activities Participate in quality assurance audits Monitor vendor quality Monitor site quality Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager