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Must be fully competent in performing all conventional aspects of Control System Engineering and application of independent judgment for the evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard design engineering criteria, methods, and procedures. Periodic evaluation of work done by less experienced engineers is required. Assignments require knowledge and understanding of Project Management requirements including staffing and scheduling.\nABOUT S&B\nS&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With our extensive experience, we have successfully undertaken diverse projects across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions. Our proven track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver outstanding results while adhering to the highest industry standards. Moreover, our company culture is unparalleled, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. At S&B, we understand the value of our talented team, and we ensure they are rewarded accordingly. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program to attract and retain the best professionals in the field.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\nProvides technical guidance and coordination of manpower for the Control Systems Engineering staff assigned to one or more projects. Assists in the evaluation and review for hiring of personnel.\nEDUCATION\nNormally requires at least a four-year degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.\nQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE\nRequires a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent working knowledge/experience). Incumbent must be cognizant of the capabilities and limitations of various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment to effectively direct their use for diverse engineering assignments. Certified Functional Safety Engineer (Exida CFSE) or TUV Functional Safety Engineer registration is preferred.\nTYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nMeets with clients' technical staff to discuss technical information and features.\nPrepares sketches and performs calculations for a detailed segment of a project.\nConducts field trips to existing plants to gather operating data and equipment information.\nPrepares equipment specifications, inquiry, and purchase requisitions for approval.\nEvaluates vendors' bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications.\nCommunicates equipment design to client and other design disciplines.\nReviews and approves design drawings for assigned segment of a project.\nParticipates in reviews of Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrument Diagrams.\nParticipates in the preparation of equipment lists, instrument index and process specifications for instruments.\nDevelop System Architecture drawings showing all control systems on the project including required hardware and communication protocols that interface with the DCS, SIS, PLCs, Analyzers, vendor packaged equipment and Central Control rooms and any other required platform.\nPrepare control system specification and procurement for multiple control system platforms and attend Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for equipment purchased by the project or by the client.\nDevelop and support Safety Instrument System (SIS) documentation, which includes but is not limited to Cause and Effect, Safety Requirement Specification, Safety Instrumented Function design, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) calculations and all other documentation related to the Functional Safety Management Plan.\nAble to support and/or facilitate an Alarm Rationalization between key stakeholders for the project.\nMonitors subcontracted technical services' activities.\nParticipates in preparation of design guides, guide specifications and contract proposals.\nMay supervise and direct the activities of other personnel working on one or more projects.\nProvides input to estimates, proposals, scheduling, manpower planning, et cetera.\nParticipates in plant start-ups and field assignments as required.\nParticipates in equipment inspections at vendors' facilities.\nMay plan, organize and supervise design engineering activities for a project of significant size and complexity (e.g., continuing services project requiring the integration of two or more engineering disciplines), or two or more projects of moderate size and complexity (e.g., continuing services projects involving a single engineering discipline).\nExperienced in safety shutdown and/or critical control systems.\nExperienced in PLC programming, logic, human-machine interface and/or graphics.\nExperienced in DCS programming, configuration, human-machine interface and/or graphics.\nMay participate with construction personnel concerning constructability issues as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities.\nMay require foreign travel and assignment.\nLANGUAGE SKILLS\nAbility to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers, designers and engineers.\nMATHEMATICAL SKILLS\nAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nOccasionally may conduct or participate in a field trip to an operating plant or construction site. This requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nNormal work environment will be a business office with moderate noise. Occasionally may visit an operating plant or construction site. 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