Senior Instrument Designer bei GHD

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Who are we looking for?   

We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation Designer to join our team in our Baton Rouge, LA office. In this role, the Senior Instrumentation Designer will be responsible for designing instrumentation systems, components, and infrastructure in support of a wide range of projects.

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Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

• Function within a consulting engineering environment engaged in multi-discipline project management and design services to support ongoing projects
• Possess skills and demonstrate proficiency in applying specifications for design of a variety of process instrumentation applications to measure and control process variables
• Work with process engineers and I&C engineers during project development stages to complete project P&ID’s and to define the instrument scopes
• Prepare fabrication level PLC panel designs, DCS system layout, IO schematics and loop diagrams
• Prepare instrument plans, instrument details, and wiring detail drawings
• Review manufacturers’ and/or fabricators drawings and specifications for conformance to standards and specifications
• Adhere to all client design standards and work practices for each installation
• Adhere to all plant site safety and administrative procedures
• Prepare intermediate to advanced data sheets and specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Responsible for the selection and specification of various types of instrumentation for equipment, which include transmitters, gauges, switches, etc., for Pressure, Level, Temperature & Flow applications.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of instrumentation activities, including design changes, and project progress reports.

What you will bring to the Team

• 10-15 years of design experience supporting industrial facilities projects in water, wastewater, chemicals, refining, and/or pipeline markets
• Proficiency with AutoCAD a must
• Knowledge of Elecdes, Aveva, and SPI Intools a plus 
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley & Modicon PLC systems a plus
• Knowledgeable of applicable codes and client standards required for installations.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-discipline technical subject areas and general understanding within each
• Physical ability to work in the field to review project scopes, grasp project complexities, and gauge potential safety issues
• Manage multiple project tasks and maintain flexible approach to meet challenging deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
• Possible field investigations and construction observations may be required

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