Lead Instrument Engineer

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Lead Instrument Engineer (LOCATION: Katy, TX)

This role is responsible for leading and managing the specification and procurement of all instrumentation in an EPC project, from early development phase to commissioning and turnover. 

What You Will Do

• Establish a "safety first" culture
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members
• Develop, review and mark-up instruments on P&IDs to ensure compliance with company, client and ISA standards
• Responsible for sizing, specification, and purchase of control valves, regulators, and Flowmeters
• Responsible for the selection, specification and purchase of various types of instrumentation including Level, Pressure, Temperature & Flow
• Collaborate with various instrument vendors to obtain quotes and perform technical bid evaluations • Work with the procurement group to issue purchase orders
• Responsible for specification of instruments ensuring compliance with company, client and industry specifications and standards
• Review, select, and develop instrument installation details per client requirements and project standards
• Development and maintenance of the Instrument Index & Datasheets
• Schedule procurement of instrumentation to meet field installation schedules and project deadlines
• Review equipment packages for compliance of instrumentation with client and project specifications
• Participate in coordination of design activities with other disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, etc.)
• Provide input on best practices and work procedures to team members to resolve engineering, design, and construction issues
• Interact and communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, subcontractors and vendors

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
• Experience with EPC project flow in refinery, chemical, power plant or midstream industries
• Working knowledge of Codes and Standards such as API, PIP, ISO, ASME, ISA, NFPA, NEC, etc.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Professional Engineering license
• Experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) software
• Experience with Analytical systems such as Gas Chromatographs(GC), Analyzer shelters/buildings and Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems(CEMS)
• Experience with Fisher control valve sizing software
• Experience with FE Sizer software
• Field construction engineering experience 

Company DescriptionTaylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.

Specialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, AdministrativeCompany DescriptionTaylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.\r\n\r\nSpecialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, Administrative