SUMMARY OF DUTIES
The role of Project Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for engineering support for new projects by performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, instrumentation selection, valves sizing, process analysis, P&ID development, equipment and line sizing, technical completion of instrument and instrument data sheets, interpretation of project specifications, and economic analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will have the following general/minimum responsibilities:
- The candidate will perform conceptual engineering and design of various oil and gas equipment and instrumentation by providing project management with a clearly defined project scope of work. This project scope of work will be used to execute current opportunities.
- Uses a broad range of process, electrical, and instrumentation engineering capabilities to evaluate, develop, model, and optimize ideas in support of capital projects and operational issues.
- Perform engineering evaluations and technical feasibility related to new business development opportunities.
- Confer with project stakeholders, operations, management, vendors, and various subject matter experts to elaborate a proposed project scope definition.
- Professionally report technical findings and insight to aid the collaborative decision-making process.
- Interfaces with outside providers of engineering services to support and execute efforts as needed.
- Continually develops proficiency in software packages such as those used for process simulation and instrument selection/design.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
The following education, experience and knowledge are preferred for this position:
- BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or equivalent Engineering.
- 5+ years of Mechanical, Packaging, Process, Applications, or Instrumentation Engineering is required. 7+ years is preferred. Facility I&E specification experience is a plus.
- Understanding of general oil and gas process industry principles and calculations.
- Must have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills involving a very broad array of engineering disciplines and organizational levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone or as a part of a team.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
- Ability to size and select various types of Control Valves is required.
- Ability to size and select PSV’s is required.
- Ability to specify instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, flow transmitters, etc. is required.
- Understanding of sound project and process engineering management practices.
- Proficient with process simulation software. (BR&E Promax is preferred)
- Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Limited travel, however, some project commissioning may be required as needed. (<5%)
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The role is fully in person with no remote work allowed.
- Occasional trips to shop environment which may include exposure to dust, dirt and forklift traffic.
- Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
- Some travel between different company locations and for vendor and/or client contact.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or equivalent Engineering
- At least 5 years of Mechanical, Packaging, Process, Applications, or Instrumentation Engineering experience
- At least 7 years of relevant engineering experience
- Understanding of oil and gas process industry principles and calculations
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in a team
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision
- Ability to size and select control valves
- Ability to size and select pressure safety valves (PSVs)
- Ability to specify pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation
- Understanding of project and process engineering management practices
- Proficiency with process simulation software
- Experience with BR&E ProMax
- Facility instrumentation and electrical specification experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
What We Do
Spitzer Industries is a Houston-based custom manufacturer and fabricator serving energy, industrial, and commercial markets worldwide. It produces engineered process and production skid packages, pressure vessels, structural steel, modular assemblies, and custom weldments. Its in-house engineering, design, drafting, quality-control, and procurement capabilities support project execution from start to finish, with a focus on quality, safety, and on-time delivery for clients.
