Senior Electrical Designer, Oil and Gas

Senior Electrical Designer - Instrumentation and Control, Oil and Gas (Calgary, Alberta)

The Senior Electrical Instrumentation and Control (EIC) Designer will prepare complicated drawings and charts in a specialized field (piping, CSA or EIC). The Senior EIC Designer will also independently complete the design of different aspects of energy industry related projects from inception to completion. Senior EIC Designer will be responsible for designing and detailing new components from previous designs based on engineering instructions, government and regulatory codes and client standards; the role shall be producing complicated drawings and charts in a specialized field, involving planning, layout, bill of materials, etc. for major installations.

This position requires flexibility in meeting multiple job demands and the requirement to assist other team members on-site as and when needed. The ideal candidate will have relevant and progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry, combined with good interpersonal/teamwork, organizational, and communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Most importantly, they would need to have the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team including process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation and piping engineers and designers, and ability to handle operational pressures calmly.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry; (Preferred: 10+ years of experience in a designer capacity, ideally with a focus on the energy industry)
• Technical school certification / degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team including process, mechanical, civil, structural & architectural, electrical, instrumentation & controls and piping
• Advanced computer skills and experience with major drafting and design software such as AutoCAD, CADWorx, SmartPlant, AutoPLANT, AVEVA and PDMS
• Extensive knowledge of applicable government regulations and regulatory codes
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal and written) and proven ability to collaborate with team members in a multi-discipline environment
• Strong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detail
• Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Producing complicated drawings and charts in a specialized field, involving planning, layout, bill of materials, etc. for major installations
• Designing and detailing new components from previous designs based on engineering instructions, government and regulatory codes and client standards
• Developing designs of limited scope and complexity requiring theoretical and practical design knowledge in a specialized field
• Assisting field forces during construction
• Checking the work of, and assisting in the training of, less experienced drafting and design personnel
• Reporting progress of work assignments to immediate supervisor
• Analyzing design elements for potential trends, technical feasibility, and client or contractual requirements
• Ensuring all drawings and materials are in accordance with the project/workplan specifications and standards;
• Being able to meet safety requirements to attend site visits
• Produce oil facility-related drawing packages, including SLDs, area classification drawings, electrical layouts, JB wiring diagrams, motor/VFD schematics, cable schedules, EHT isometrics, etc.
• Perform demand load calculations, voltage drop calculations, lighting calculations, EHT calculations, cable tray fill calculations, etc.
• Participate in the requisition of electrical equipment such as switchgears, MCC, UPS, EHT panels, e-Houses, etc.
• Interpret information from vendor electrical drawings, P&IDs, LDTs, isometrics etc., and visualize client requirements
• Performing other duties as assigned

Contact Harbinger Network:

Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across Canada. To apply for the position of Senior Electrical Designer - Instrumentation and Control, Oil and Gas (Calgary, Alberta) in confidence, please include a cover letter and submit it along with your resume to:

Joy Lumanog, MBA, CPHR (Senior Client Development Executive & Recruitment Specialist)

Contact mobile number: (778) 262 0800 or Calgary Line (403) 775 9908 Ext 124

Contact email address: joy@harbingernetwork.ca

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691, extension 124.