Senior Instrumentation and Controls Specialist - Calgary - Kleinfelder

Description

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia.

Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common sense. Kleinfelder's integrated, award‑winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Our team promotes respect, diversity and inclusion and we provide support for professional development through mentoring programs and training opportunities. Our team is dynamic and collaborative – if this description fits what you are looking for in your career, please apply

THE OPPORTUNITY – Alberta based position

We are looking to hire a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Specialist in our Edmonton or Calgary location. The successful candidate will provide instrumentation and controls support on multiple projects in varying size, scope, and complexity, ensuring that technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are achieved. This individual will also assist Kleinfelder's client account managers in building team material, developing personnel resources and processes, technical tools, and obtaining additional opportunities to connect Kleinfelder's expertise to support client projects. This individual will report to the Instrumentation and Controls Lead.

This is a great opportunity for a senior level Instrumentation and Controls Specialist who is proactive, energetic, enthusiastic about new challenges (technical and non-technical) and can communicate well with others.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Technical Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related bachelor's degree.
• 12+ years of direct Instrumentation & Controls experience in the oil and gas industry is a must.
• EPC experience is a must.
• Professional registration or eligible for registration with APEGA or ASET in the province of Alberta.
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) and SmartPlant Instrumentation wiring modules is an asset.
• Experience with the water and wastewater treatment is an asset.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead instrumentation and controls design to execute assigned projects varying in scope and complexity.
• Support client instrumentation and controls request as required.
• Development of deliverables to meet project and client requirements, such as instrument data sheets, instrument specifications, schematics and wiring diagrams, control narratives, shut down keys, P&IDs as required.
• Perform instrumentation and controls design work involving DCS, PLC, SCADA, control panels, analyzers, analytical equipment, metering, control equipment and other instruments.
• Participation in HAZOP, PHA and SIL studies as required.
• Development of and assistance with project design criteria, design basis, work scopes, technical documents, cost estimates, schedules, specific instrumented systems for equipment, skid, module packages, and other project related documents.
• Review of vendor drawings and documents for compliance.
• Assistance with generation of operating manuals and guidelines.
• Development of technical documents and design information for regulatory applications with respect to instrumented systems.
• Interpretation and assistance with codes (ASME, ANSI, API, CEC, ISA).
• Provide support to the project team in the execution of their project responsibilities.
• Provide technical leadership, and mentor and supervise junior team members as required.
• Partner with stakeholders in proposal writing, marketing presentations, and organization of internal resources for assigned projects.
• Travel to field for project scoping, verification, construction support, and meeting with clients.
• Following developing technologies in instrumentation and control.
• Completion of other relevant duties as required.
• Working knowledge (design/implementation) of communication networks.

Competencies & Skills

• Working knowledge of SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) datasheet revisions and wiring module.
• Understanding of instrumentation engineering concepts, construction methods, and approaches.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle very detailed work and demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Well-developed critical thinking skills, strong analytical abilities, and a continuous improvement in mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and PDF editing programs (Bluebeam, Adobe) used to create reports and documents.

POSITION CONDITIONS

• Location: Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB.
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent or Temporary/Flexible.
• Job is hybrid – performed in an office or home environment. Occasional travel may be required.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the number of applicants, only those moving to the next step in our recruitment process will be contacted.