Instrumentation Specialist I

Job Scope: The Instrumentation Specialist will provide support and direction for the Instrumentation Engineering aspect projects.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Provide day to day operation to the Instrumentation Engineering Team.

• Work with clients, contractors, and internal customers to produce the Control Design Book (9-1) and Electrical Specification Book (9). Monitor and ensure that efforts are consistent with client goals and objectives.

• Provide engineering support to clients, contractors and field personnel on the Book 9 and Book 9-1.

• Assist field personnel with technical issues when they arise.

• Lead and support the development of specifications inclusive of instrumentation equipment and the detail control designs of projects.

• Develop instrument take-off based on project P&ID’s.

• Prepare instrument data sheets and loop diagrams.

• Optimize instrument systems ensuring minimal cost and compliance with the required performance.

• Support use of PIDMO and PROCORE systems.

• Solicit and review vendor quotes based upon instrumentation specifications for all projects.

• Prepare proposals and compile budgets for Instrumentation projects.

• Work with vendors and other departments to procure materials and equipment.

• Provide for long term development of the Instrumentation Engineering Team and its personnel.

Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.  

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.  

Experience: This position requires 1+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office products

• Possess working knowledge of AUTOCAD is an advantage

• Knowledge and experience in the Ethanol industry is an advantage

• Possess a working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)

• Strong technical and science math skills

• Demonstrates attention to detail

• Able to work under pressure to meet set deadlines

• Possess strong organizational skills

• Ability to work on multiple tasks at a time

• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision after initial training period

• Acts with honesty and integrity

• Possess fluent verbal and written skills in the English language

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.  

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. 

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.