Job Location : East Providence,RI, USA
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What We Offer
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead instruments & process control systems projects to support sites in the US (East Providence, RI; Wilmington, MA; Frankfort, IN; Elgin, IL). The incumbent is to provide leadership for the Life Cycle Management for I&E (Instrumentation and Electrical) / PCT (Process Control Technology) and mentor engineers at the sites above.
Major Responsibilities
* Acts as liaison for all non-local operational PCT issues on all 4 RFM sites in the US, for areas such as OT / Cyber Security, MES, Functional Safety, etc.
* Provides technical oversight and mentorship for less experienced I&E / PCT engineers
* Lead sas Project Manager for I&E/PCT projects and / or as PCT Lead for multi-disciplinary projects
* Applies instrumentation & process control expertise and state-of-the-art technologies for I&E / PCT capital investment projects
* Leads I&E / PCT project teams during all phases of capital investment projects (concept development, estimating, basic engineering, detailed engineering and design), procurement, construction, and start-up of new or modified production facilities
* Accountable for all I&E / PCT aspects of engineering to ensure all project objectives including safety, technical correctness, budget, constructability, schedule, maintainability, and operability are met
* Interface with other engineering disciplines/departments, customers and vendors/suppliers to ensure successful development and execution of projects
* Generate, review and approve I&E / PCT specifications, drawings and other documentation; assist in compiling construction packages
* Coordinate field support, and participate in check out, commissioning and start up
* Assess the applicability of practices, standards, guidelines, and procedures for the sites in the US
* Give input for the modification of existing or create new I&E / PCT procedures, standards, and practices to stay current with technology and implement improved methods targeting the needs of the RFM sites.
What You Offer
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical engineering or equivalent with strong interest in PCT OR systems and at least 6 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical or industrial facilities in I&E / PCT design and engineering or equivalent experience OR;
* Master's degree in Electrical or Chemical engineering or equivalent with strong interest in PCT OR systems and at least 4 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical or industrial facilities in I&E / PCT design and engineering or equivalent experience OR;
* PhD in Electrical or Chemical engineering or equivalent with strong interest in PCT OR systems with at least 2 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical or industrial facilities in I&E / PCT design and engineering or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
* Professional registration and/or certification as required e.g. in Functional Safety
Knowledge & Skills:
* Excellent knowledge of PCT documentation, automation validation, quality assurance, etc. ;
* Excellent knowledge of process control strategies and systems; safety systems and industrial control networks
* Excellent knowledge of process instrumentation
* Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems
* Strong computer hardware and software skills
* Excellent knowledge of relevant national and international standards in the area of process control, low voltage electrical, and instrumentation
* Knowledge of project control skills including project planning, scheduling, cost control, and contract development
* Experience in providing field support and participating in check out, commissioning, and start-up of process control installations
* Ability to work as a member of cross-functional teams and to participate in multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to deal with people at different levels of management, engineering, maintenance, operations, and suppliers of I&E / PCT material and services
* Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with and obtain cooperation from team members
* Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical and scope documents required for project execution
* Willingness and ability to travel 20-40% of time when job assignment dictates
* Willingness and ability to work additional hours when job assignment dictates
* Willing to pursue advanced education (i.e. Master's Degree); certifications, and training when job assignment dictates.
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