Published on
Jan 18, 2025
Principle Electrical Engineer
Full-Time
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Midland or Houston, TX
General Description
Onward Resources is seeking a self-motivated, instrument engineer with knowledge in electrical and controls/automation engineering to lead and/or support assigned projects to ensure the development of effective designs, drawings and documentation to achieve client/owner requirements as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and project execution team.
Responsibilities
Ability to read and review P&IDs and electrical drawings
Demonstrated work experience in the Upstream/Midstream Oil and Gas Production support
Management of third-party subcontractors/firms
Size and select instruments to ensure compatibility with process and industry standards
Provide input in developing area classification drawings for hazardous areas and select explosion-proof and intrinsically safe equipment where needed.
Assist in developing instrument, electrical, and controls standards and specifications per industry codes and good practice.
Prepare instrument datasheets for various components such as control valves, transmitters, regulators, meter skids and junction boxes.
Create and maintain instrument lists, schedules and diagrams.
Interact with other engineering disciplines, construction project management, major equipment suppliers, and clients
Knowledge of budgets, proposals, bids and budgeting concepts
Coordinate details and miscellaneous design details with other disciplines and project management
Apply standard engineering design principles to the extent appropriate
Experience in electrical modeling programs (SKM, ETAP, etc.) for use to conduct power studies, short-circuit calculations, coordination studies, arc flash calculations, and troubleshooting if required.
Requirements
10 or more years of applicable experience in oil and gas industry
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required
PE License Required
Extensive knowledge of pertinent industry codes is required
Experience specific in midstream facilities such as compressor stations, meter stations, and gas processing facilities
Proven success in developing and executing projects, including objectives, scope, schedule and deliverables.
Tenacious, results oriented approach to work, with high quality work standards.
Impeccable personal and professional ethics;
Some travel involved for field testing (FAT)
Physical Requirements:
Ability to climb up and down ladders, stairs, and platforms at various heights
Ability to push, pull, lift 50 lbs to a minimum of 3-4 feet and maneuver equipment or parts as needed