Principal Instrumentation Designer

Job Overview: The Principal Instrumentation Designer directly impacts the effectiveness of their team and related team. They exchange ideas and information relating to Instrumentation Design effectively. The Principal Instrumentation Designer may work autonomously within established Instrumentation Design procedures and practices. They act as a lead, coordinating the work of others. The Principal Instrumentation Designer proposes improvements to processes and methods within the Instrumentation Design discipline.

Responsibilities

Prepare and develop arrangement and detail conceptual, FEED, studies, and detail design drawings of high technical quality; Develop 3D models and ensure clash-free with other disciplines; Ensure design deliverables are completed and issued per project specifications, MDR, and project Level 2 & 3 procedures, and within agreed schedules and budgets; Set priorities, organize own work and time to meet objectives; Direct small or medium Instrument Design team as Lead Designer; Lead projects as Lead Designer engaging the participation of other disciplines; Coordinate all activities within own discipline and Discipline interfaces with other disciplines; Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project; Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings; Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs; Review drawings issued by other disciplines and incorporate required data; Prepare and review Discipline deliverables such as 3D model, detailed design drawings, as-built drawings; Develop conceptual layouts based on experience and good offshore engineering practice; Guide less experienced Designers on MDR and Discipline procedures; Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance; Assist in preparing estimates for proposals and job scope changes; Participate in design reviews and audits; Capture lessons learned; Travel to fabrication yard or construction site as required

Requirements

High School graduate with a diploma in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Design, or Drafting in a related discipline or equivalent experience; 10 years minimum with major contractor or consultant of which 5+ years of experience in predominately oil and gas; Detailed knowledge of associated industry detailing standards & codes; Detailed knowledge of 2D and/or 3D drafting and material control systems (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation); Minimum 1 or 2 projects working experience in E3D and/or S3D; Capable of Leading projects; Working experience in project coordination and execution skills; Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Auto Lisp Programming; 3D Model creation, Menu, and/or Macro compilation skills

Nice to have

Knowledge of QA Systems; good communicator