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Audubon Companies · 4 days ago

Instrument & Electrical Discipline Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

20+ years exp

Audubon Companies is seeking an Instrument Engineering Manager to join their team in South Houston, TX. The role involves managing a team of engineering supervisors and engineers to oversee electrical and instrumentation engineering assignments, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

ConsultingEnergyRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interact and communicate effectively with direct reports, team members, clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants

Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget

Ensure that projects assigned to direct reports and team members are completed according to schedule and within budget

Adhere to and ensure that all team members are in adherence to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures

Perform checking, or assign the appropriate checker, of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations produced by direct reports

Responsible for ensuring the overall quality and technical accuracy associated with deliverables produced by all team members

Oversee adherence to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities

Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary

Assist in and coordinate the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures

Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics. Utilize complex and repetitive calculations

Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects

Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized

Resolve design and development issues

Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities

Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope

Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope

Assess challenges and potential risks of planned projects, including construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards and other factors

Undertake initiatives for risk management and appropriate steps to address it

Responsible for hiring staff, performance evaluations, salary decisions, resolving grievances and complaints and initiate disciplinary actions

Approve time entry and expense reports pursuant to company/client policies and procedures

Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers and subordinates as required to resolve the most difficult issues facing the group or project

Set objectives and make significant decisions regarding the purpose, function and roles within a group or project; may set priorities and allocate resources within a group or project; oversee distribution of workload and establishment of work deadlines; set work quality expectations

Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations

Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to supervisor

Monitor and ensure safe working conditions for staff, and ensure all team members receive required safety training to perform their tasks in a safe manner

Ensure all reportable occupational incidents are reported in a timely manner and provide assistance in the completion of any investigations, including implementing corrective actions

May independently prepare advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements

May prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments

May review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications

Qualification

PE licenseElectrical EngineeringSmartPlant InstrumentationField experienceIndustry experienceElectrical design codesTeam orientedEffective communicationProblem solvingProject management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required

PE license required

Industry experience required

Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal

Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems

Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary

Ability to work in a team oriented environment

Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing

Ability to organize and direct a project to completion

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Field experience preferred

Minimum of 20 years of experience preferred

Large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred

Prior supervisory/managerial experience within an engineering environment preferred

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Control Valve Sizing, Meter Sizing and Relief Valve Sizing software experience preferred

Working knowledge of the design of electrical equipment preferred

Working knowledge of the design of instrumented control and safety systems preferred

Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, etc.) preferred

Company

Audubon Companies

Founded in 1997, Audubon Companies LLC provides EPC, consulting, fabrication, and field services to energy and industrial operators across the globe.

Founded in 1997

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.auduboncompanies.com

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