Controls Engineer III

Opportunity Snapshot

Compensation: $95-116/hour

Location: Port Arthur, TX

Duration: 6 months+

Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+

Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage instrumentation & controls engineering services that meet applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget
• Manage instrumentation & controls engineering project requirements
• Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and comply with required checking procedures
• Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes
• Provide advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, oversee requisitions, technical bid evaluations and purchase order preparation
• Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress; and
• Ensure the required services meet Client, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget
• Act as the instrumentation & controls engineering Lead on specific projects
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Client and its Customer's requirements
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in instrumentation & controls engineering
• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the instrumentation & controls engineering team
• Communicate effectively with the instrumentation & controls engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience with implementation of pipeline distribution and related systems, tank farms, pump stations, meter skids, is required
• Extensive knowledge in industry standards for documentation, basic regulatory and discreet control, loop tuning, safety systems, and PLC configuration is required
• Knowledge reading and developing of process, electrical and Instrumentation drawings Cause and Effect Diagrams, specification and control narratives is required
• Configuration experience in various HMI and PLC platforms along with function block and ladder logic programming is required
• Working experience with Allen Bradley Control & Compact Logix PLCs (RLL,ST,FB,SFC) is required
• Working experience with Aveva/Wonderware System Platform/Archestra is required. Working experience with Aveva/Wonderware Intouch is required
• Working experience with Red Lion protocol converters and HMIs is a plus
• Working experience with Prosoft protocol converters is a plus
• Working experience with Allen Bradley Panelview / RSView ME is a plus
• Working experience with legacy Modicon PLCs is a plus
• Working experience with Allen Bradley SLC PLCs is a plus
• Working knowledge of Triconex Safety Systems configuration experience is a plus
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks as well as being able to manage large amounts of work through others (like contractor support) is required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and climb a ladder
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization (operations and contractors), both verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and be on call is required

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our client is one of North America's largest Midstream Oil & gas companies. A publicly traded company they are a leading provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL's), crude oil, and refined products/petrochemicals.