Senior Instrumentation & Electrical Designer

About the job: 

Kent is looking for a Senior I&E Designer to be based in Corpus Christi, TX. 

You will offer a thorough knowledge of Instrumentation & Electrical design. You will be responsible for technical accuracy and quality of I&E drawings. In this position you must have a positive work ethic and have good problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Skills and Responsibilities:    

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and complete drawings using practical design knowledge.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and assist lead engineers and/or designers to ensure effective quality product.
• Conduct field investigations when needed, produce field reports with detailed sketches.
• Keep up to date on new design processes, modeling, drafting techniques, and IMS and standards.
• Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to lower costs and improve work quality and facilitate maintenance.
• Investigate and resolve unusual design and field engineering problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in novel ways.
• Ensure that effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used.
• Resolve project issues and problems.
• Provide technical guidance to co-workers.
• Contribute to a team environment by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• Ensure alignment between all disciplines that are involved with 3D CAD to prepare for model reviews and issue deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

  Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:   

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 

• Technical college graduation plus 10 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. 
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in refinery, midstream, petrochemical or other heavy industries.
• In-depth knowledge of computer applications for Instrumentation & Electrical engineering design.
• Proficient in the following software: AutoCAD, Intools (Smartplant), Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel).
• Basic design and construction knowledge required.
• Familiar with PIP standards.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEC, ISA & IEEE design complying with industry standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Bentley is required.
• Experience with Navisworks and ability to generate 3D models is a plus

 

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

 

 

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

•    Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in technology.
•    Ability to integrate new technologies into daily work processes.
•    Experience working with other disciplines understanding their interface requirements.
•    Experience with design and/or construction of plants is desirable.
•    In depth knowledge of Instrumentation & Electrical standards, methods, and practices.

 

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 

  Details about the role:    Location: Corpus Christi, TX   Relocation required: N/A   Travel required: Per Project Requirements   Contract type: in Office Full time in Corpus Christi, TX   Experience level: 10 years   About UsAbout you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.