Senior Designer - Instrumentation

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Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

This position requires a thorough knowledge of instrumentation design. You will be responsible for technical accuracy and quality of instrument drawings as well as supervision of Designers. The person in this position must have a positive work ethic and have good problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Your responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and complete drawings using practical design knowledge.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and assist lead engineer and/or designer to ensure effective quality product.
• Conduct field investigations when needed, produce field reports with detailed sketches.
• Keep up to date on new design processes, drafting techniques, IMS and standards.
• Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to lower cost and improve work quality and facilitate maintenance.
• Investigate and resolve design and field engineering problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in novel ways.
• Ensure that effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used.
• Resolve project issues and problems.
• Contribute to a team environment by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• Ensure alignment between all disciplines for model reviews and deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Qualification/ Certification:

• Technical college graduation plus 10 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in refinery, midstream, petrochemical, or other heavy industries.
• In depth knowledge of computer applications for instrument engineering design.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in technology.
• Ability to integrate new technologies into daily work processes.
• Experience working with other disciplines understanding their interface requirements.
• Experience with design and/or construction of plants desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of Instrumentation standards, methods, and practices.

Skills Requirement:

• Proficient in the following software: AutoCAD, Intools, 3D CAD Bentley required and Smart Plant Instruments (SPI) and 3D CAD is a plus
• Basic design and construction knowledge required.
• Familiar with PIP standards.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEC, ISA & IEEE design complying with industry standards.
• Experience with Navisworks and ability to generate 3D models is preferred
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be able to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person