Albemarle Corporation · 2 months ago
Instrument & Controls Design Senior Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expAlbemarle Corporation is a values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world. They are seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Design Senior Engineer to provide engineering services, ensuring safe and reliable I&C installations across global sites.
ChemicalConstructionCustomer ServiceManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Work and effectively communicate with a project manager and team of engineers of differing disciplines to execute assigned projects
Verify the accuracy of plant documentation and modify documentation as needed during conceptual design development
Develop and document the design basis, material equipment lists, drawing modifications, and estimated cost for installation of the I&C portion of the conceptual and front-end engineering designs for capital projects that will be used to obtain funding and project approval
Set strategy and determine resources required to define and engineer the I&C systems and components necessary to meet project requirements and specifications
Ensure the accuracy of design information whether done by Albemarle personnel or by outside contractors prior to being issued for construction
Provide oversight of construction efforts as it pertains to I&C design and assist with any troubleshooting or problems solving required to meet installation deadlines
Verify drawings and design details of existing facility are up to date and all field modifications made during construction are accurately documented and released back to the customer in a timely manner
Travel to project sites as needed to support project scope development, construction, testing, and start up. Short to extended stays may be needed depending upon the complexity of the installation
Ensure that all labeling and PSSR requirements are complete and accurate prior to the final project turnover
Communicate directly with outside vendors to specify, obtain quotes, and follow up on purchases of I&C equipment and services
Occasionally provide technical support for troubleshooting, problem solving, and failure analysis related to I&C installation failures at Albemarle Corporation facilities
Interface frequently with SAP to enter purchase requisitions, weekly time sheets, and input project information
Maintain constant vigilance for personal and surrounding worker safety, communicate unsafe conditions immediately, and provide direction as needed to ensure construction and design are performed in a safe and injury free manner during performance of daily tasks
Review and revise engineering specifications and standards as required by supervision or as needed to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements
Expected travel can be up to 50% and will be primarily short duration trips to gather information needed for design, review third party engineering, manufacturer visits or to inspect construction
Develop project tools and engineering guidelines as required that will be used to standardize engineering design parameters and processes
Organize and / or perform presentations on industry best practices and safety topics on a regular basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution of higher learning
15+ years of I&C engineering in chemical or petrochemical processing plants
Significant demonstrated experience performing I&C system design on projects with TIC budgets more than $50 Million dollars
Significant experience with instrumentation (including P&ID development, calculations, specification, procurement, wiring design for construction packages, commissioning, startup, and maintenance) in industrial chemical or petrochemical processing facilities
Significant experience with distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers (including specification, procurement, design, commissioning, startup, and maintenance) in industrial chemical or petrochemical processing facilities
Significant experience in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) / Burner Management Systems (BSM), along with HAZOPs, LOPAs and SIL Calculations
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical classification requirements
Significant demonstrated experience of instrumentation (valves, flow, level, temperature, pressure, safety) and control system equipment used in the chemical processing industry
Significant experience in the utilization of instrumentation calculation and analysis tools for instrumentation sizing and selection
Significant demonstrated experience governing EPC firms executing design and construction
Significant demonstrated experience with I&C system design during all phases of the capital project life cycle – scope development, detailed design, construction, and commissioning
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable I&C code requirements, standards, and best practices for chemical process plant design (OSHA, NFPA, API, NEC, IEEE, IEC, and/or the applicable host country codes)
Familiar with US installations, as well as, have a good working knowledge of the applicable documents and requirements for international installations
Detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills
Excellent Computer skills – Microsoft SharePoint, Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), SAP and PIMS
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively manages time and expenses
Excellent team member skills with the ability to work with all levels of plant personnel in fast paced environments
Proven ability to manage multiple activities with varied scopes, schedules, priorities, and locations
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to climb stairs and ladders
Expected travel can be up to 50% and will be primarily short duration trips to gather information needed for design, review third party engineering, manufacturer visits or to inspect construction
Preferred
Registration as a Professional Engineer (TX, NV, NC, AR, TN) is a plus
Functional Safety Engineer TUV Certification is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems is a plus
Experience working as an instrument and control system maintenance or reliability engineer (experience working in operating facilities) in the Chemical Process Industry or similar industry, is a plus
Structured Root Cause Failure Analysis training and/or significant experience is a plus
The ability to perform design in AutoCAD is a plus
Experienced mentoring junior-level I&C engineers is a plus
Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Company
Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.24BKey Investors
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2024-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2023-09-12Grant· $90M
2022-10-19Grant· $150M
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Jerry Kent Masters
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Mummert
Chief Operations Officer
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