Principal Instrumentation Engineer

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purpose:

We are currently seeking a Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (I&C) to join our Worley team in Monrovia, CA. As a part of the team, your core responsibility will be to provide detailed Instrumentation and Controls engineering design and support the project team from a technical perspective.

Responsibilities:

• You will provide instrumentation and controls engineering services on large or mega projects to Worley' and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the instrumentation and controls engineering team.
• Ensure all engineering and design work performed meets quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Ensure all design work is safe and carried out in a safe manner.
• Ensure all design work conforms to the codes and standards used by the client, or to agreed industry standards.
• Perform designing/engineering work/deliverables as part of the Instrumentation & Controls team.
• Ability to interpret client specifications.
• Coordinate/Communicate with other disciplines and the client.
• Quality Assurance - Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Worley Quality Assurance system.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the instrumentation & controls engineering team.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in instrumentation & controls engineering.
• If required, act as the instrumentation & controls engineering Lead on specific projects.
• May be required to provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
  

What you will bring
Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• 12+ years of direct Instrumentation & Controls design and engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of Instrumentation & Control deliverables such as:
  • Panel (JB and Marshalling) Design.
  • P&ID's.
  • Loop Drawings.
  • Wiring Drawings.
  • Motor Control Schematics.
  • Instrument Location Drawings.
  • Instrument Installation Details.
  • Instrument Specifications (Datasheets).
  • I/O Lists.
  • Bill of Materials.
  • Conduit/Cable Tray/Cable Schedules.
  • Control Narratives.
  • Cause and Effect Diagrams.
  • Material Requisitions.
• Construction or Engineering Work Packages. Working knowledge of Instrumentation Calculation/Selection, such as:
  • Flow (Orifice Plates, Vortex, Venturi, Magnetic, Ultrasonic meters).
  • Level Measurement (Radar, Displacers, Gauges).
  • Temperature (including Thermowells Freq. wake calculation).
  • Pressure.
  • Process Analyzers and sampling systems would be a plus.
  • Competent use of instrument calculation/selection specific software.
• Working knowledge (design/configuration/implementation) of any of the following systems:
  • PLCs, preferable Modicon, GE, or AB/Rockwell.
  • SISs, preferable Triconex.
  • DCS, preferable Honeywell TDC/TPS/Experion, Foxboro I/A, ABBxA.
  • Working knowledge of industry standards and codes related to Instrumentation & Control system deliverables.
  • Being able to work with multiple and concurrently small and medium projects.
  • Working knowledge of Computer-Aided Design software.
  • Working knowledge of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) software.
  • Working knowledge (design/implementation) of Communication Networks is a plus.
  • Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
  • Experience in S3D.
  • SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) software training (including wiring module) is a plus.
  • ARAMCO Experience: Well versed and experienced with ARAMCO SAES standards.
  • Knowledgeable in Gas Compression and Gas processing.

Additional Information:

• This position is in California.
• Salary Range $160,079-$235,411.
• Benefits: eligible for PTO, 401k, medical, vision, dental, etc.

Los Angeles
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance."

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Accredited Engineering Degree in General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or related equivalent degree combined experience Typically, 12 plus years' experience.

Preferred:

• Registered PE in Control Systems or ability to obtain license.
• Oil and gas industry experience.
• Saudi Aramco experience.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.