Instrumentation and Electrical Designer

Overview:
We are looking to fill multiple Intermediate (minimum 8 years experience) and Senior (Minimum 15 years experience) Instrumentation and Electrical Designer positions to join our team in Houston at both our Deer Park and West Houston office locations. This position reports to Instrumentation Lead as a member of the Paton Engineering Team.

E&I Designers provide expert consultation in one or more areas for the design, implementation, testing and commissioning of process instrumentation in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industry. The individual works hand in hand with the Client to ensure the design is technically sound. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and a passion for E&I design.

Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of Junior and Intermediate Designers to deliver construction scopes of work and procurement packages
• Promotes Safety, Quality and Lessons Learnt for Projects
• Support and provide input into the development of the Proposals
• In partnerting with Process prepares Instrument Datasheets for pressure, temperature, level, flow transmitters and actuated valves and is capable of selecting the right technology for the application
• Performs infrastructure design (wiring, cables and associated hardware) of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Burner Management (BMS), Fire and Gas (FGS), General Purpose PLCs and Analyzer Systems
• Capable of designing Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Relay Controls for specific applications
• Performs Panel Design for the above systems; develops material specification to support procurement activities
• Vendor offer reviews and Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) for equipment
• Supports Functional Safety studies including Hazop, LOPA and SIL verification for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Work with Project Manager/Engineer to manage project priorities and changes
• Prepare technical and status reports for the project
• Identifies scope changes and proactively recommends solutions and provides estimating

Requirements:

• Engineering Degree or Technologist Diploma (Instrument, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical)
• Experience leading teams
• Self-Starter and able to work with minimal supervision
• Customer Focused, ability to solve client problem and work independently at client site
• Effective communications skills to enhance productivity and builds respect
• Works well within a Team Environment
• Strong Safety behaviors to support Paton and Client Safety Cultures

We offer competitive compensation packages based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position located in Houston, Texas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship?
• Are you fit to travel occasionally to oil and gas facilities for field checks and would you comply with all PPE and site safety requirements?
• Do you have experience working in the oil and gas and/or chemicals industry?

Experience:

• E&I Design: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Deer Park, TX 77536: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person