Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Technical & Industry Experience

• Strong working knowledge of instrumentation and control system design for industrial facilities including oil & gas energy chemicals mining and/or infrastructure projects.

• Experience participating in or supporting HAZOP LOPA SIL and other process safety and risk reviews.

• Solid understanding of scope definition work breakdown and task delegation across engineering phases (FEL detailed engineering construction support).

• Working knowledge of common instrumentation technologies and selection including:

  • Flow measurement (orifice vortex venturi magnetic ultrasonic)

  • Level measurement (radar guided wave radar displacers gauges)

  • Temperature measurement (including thermowell design and wake frequency calculations)

  • Pressure measurement and control

• Familiarity with engineering data management systems and project delivery tools (e.g. SAP document management systems engineering databases).

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Currently holds Professional Engineer (.) registration with EGBC.

• Accredited Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Instrumentation Mechanical or equivalent).

• Extensive experience in instrumentation and controls engineering within an EPC/EPCM or owner/operator environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading small to medium-sized engineering teams on multi-discipline projects.

• Strong understanding of applicable codes standards and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent communication coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working on brownfield and greenfield projects.

• Exposure to multiple project phases including FEED detailed engineering construction support and commissioning.

• Prior experience working in a portfolio or multi-project delivery environment.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia the salary range is $151687 to $205223.
Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidates qualifications relevant years of experience geographic location internal pay equity and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

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About us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

The Lead Instrumentation Engineer provides technical leadership and project delivery oversight for instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering services in support of Worley and its customers. This role is accountable for leading small to medium-sized I&C teams coordinating discipline activities and ensuring high-quality safe and compliant engineering deliverables are executed on time and within budget.

The Lead Instrumentation Engineer acts as a key interface between the project team discipline leadership and the client supporting successful project execution across the full project lifecycle from concept and detailed engineering through construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Leadership

• Lead instrumentation and controls engineering execution on assigned projects ensuring alignment with project scope schedule budget and quality expectations.

• Provide day-to-day technical direction to a team of Instrumentation Engineers and Designers including task assignment technical oversight and progress monitoring.

• Serve as the primary I&C discipline interface with Project Management other engineering disciplines and client stakeholders.

• Support project planning activities including development of execution strategies resourcing plans and workshare models where appropriate.

• Ensure engineering activities are executed in accordance with Worley management systems applicable codes and standards and client specifications.

• Proactively manage scope changes in accordance with approved change management processes and communicate impacts to schedule and budget.

Engineering Delivery

• Oversee the development and checking of instrumentation and control engineering deliverables including:

  • P&IDs control narratives cause & effect diagrams

  • Instrument specifications and datasheets

  • I/O lists and control system architecture

  • Loop diagrams wiring and termination drawings

  • Junction box and marshalling cabinet layouts

  • Motor control and interlock schematics

  • Installation details and construction work packages

• Provide technical input into procurement activities including preparation of requisitions technical bid evaluations vendor data reviews and purchase order support.

• Support construction commissioning and startup activities including resolution of field queries technical deviations and commissioning support as required.

• Ensure technical integrity of designs through participation in internal reviews interdisciplinary reviews and client design reviews.

Team Leadership & Development

• Coach and mentor junior and intermediate Instrumentation Engineers and Designers supporting their technical development and professional growth.

• Foster a collaborative safety-focused and high-performance team culture aligned with Worley values.

• Support workload forecasting and resource coordination with the I&C Department Manager.

• Promote knowledge sharing best practices and continuous improvement within the instrumentation discipline.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Maintain effective working relationships with project stakeholders discipline leads vendors and clients.

• Participate in project meetings progress reviews and technical workshops.

• Identify technical risks and execution challenges develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues as appropriate.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 151687 - 205223