The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Manager is responsible for managing the I&C engineering activities to meet all requirements regarding scope, scheduling, and budgets. Additional areas of responsibility include coordination of I&C engineering with other disciplines, oversight of records, files and other documents, and being accountable to the Manager of Engineering for the all duties listed below.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed discipline scope of work and schedule for the I&C engineering effort, based on project schedule and scope of work
- Establish schedules and budgets to meet the project requirements and obtain approval of the Manager of Engineering
- Maintain technical coordination (with I&C Chief Engineer, if applicable) under the guidance of the Manager of Engineering to assure adherence to industry codes, regulatory requirements and sound engineering practice
- Oversee performance management of I&C Engineers assigned to the department
- Coordinate I&C engineering activities with those of other disciplines on the project
- Maintain engineering files and records; direct the preparation of periodic reports and forecasts on the status of I&C Engineering for projects and submit to the project manager and Manager of Engineering
- Schedule, direct, and document I&C engineering meetings between Project Management, client, vendors and other engineering groups
- Develop the technical and managerial capabilities of subordinates
- Provide liaison between I&C Engineers, the Manager of Engineering, and Project Manager with respect to project scope, budget, scheduling and overall engineering and design requirements
- Maintain necessary staffing levels in the department to meet the needs of projects
- Prepare engineering people-hours estimates and support proposal preparations
- Act as a working Manager, leading projects and project teams
Experience should include the following:
- Extensive background in the design of instrumentation and control systems for chemical, refining, petrochemical and specialty chemical plants, including preparing instrument specs, loop sheets, wiring diagrams, etc.
- Solid background in PLC and DCS systems such as Allen Bradley, Emerson-Delta V, Yokogawa, Honeywell, etc., including preparing architectural network diagrams and control equipment specifications
- Detailed Design, PID development, instrumentation and control equipment specifications, datasheets, PLC control Programming, HMI development
- Knowledge of NFPA/70-NEC, IEC, ISA, and other relevant industry codes and standards with respect to design requirements
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Knowledge of digital and analog control systems for regulatory and supervisory process control design, development of control philosophy, and coordination of work between other disciplines and instrumentation departments
- Experience preparing work-hour (engineering) estimates, installed cost estimates, budgeting, scheduling, controlling and reporting instrument and control design progress to ensure efficient and timely execution of the project
- Solid abilities coordinating with Clients on instrument specifications and control philosophy issues related to the development of P&ID diagrams, control systems design, and wiring of distributed control systems and programmable controllers
- Expertise supervising engineering and design personnel assigned to projects, manpower-planning, and scheduling of engineering activities
- Ability to act as a working engineer and design discipline leader, providing technical guidance and quality checks on design team's output
- Experience liaising with plant and construction team members for on-going domestic and international projects
- Ability to coordinate with local authorities on compliance with local rules/regulations and permit approvals
- Ability and willingness to travel to job sites, as needed
- Prior field work experience
Other Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in appropriate engineering discipline from a four (4) year accredited college or university or equivalent education
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required
- 15 to 20 years of engineering experience
- 5 or more years of supervisory and people management experience