Job Description
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares electrical and control cost estimates on proposals, bid packages, and projects while ensuring that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate or project plan
- Ensures bid write-ups are clear and concise through the planning, coordination, review, verification, and analysis of all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation
- Coordinates and reviews the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Fabrication
- Prepares conceptual Single Line Diagrams and Control System Architecture drawings from PIDs, Scope of Work and Specifications
- Participates in the selection of the electrical and control equipment for the project
- Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities within the industry and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted
Prerequisites
Education
A Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a certified Electrical Journeyperson.ASET membership is an assetExperience
5 years of directly related experience in the Oil and Gas Industry with experience in PLC / DCS / HMI control systemsWorking knowledge of International and North American Standards and Codes is desirableExcellent communication and interpersonal skills are requiredPrevious electrical design experience with an EPCM company or in a fabrication environment would be considered an assetOther
Familiarity with CEC, industry regulations, and standardsMust be eligible to work in CanadaAs a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention AgreementRequired Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsStrong command of the English languageExcellent organizational, time management, and planning skillsAbility to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlinesAdaptable to changing demandsAbility to take independent action to accomplish objectivesExcellent reading, research, and analytical skillsAbility to interpret and utilize complex informationDetail-orientedAbility to monitor the quality of own workAdvanced mathematics and science skillsProblem solvingAbility to resolve technical problemsAbility to create systems for checking accuracyAbility to understand verbal and written instructionsRelationships
Internal
Must work in a team environmentAttends meetings and liaises with Electrical Designers, Engineering, and FabricationConfers with shop and departmental personnel while gathering informationMay be required to prepare internal reportsExternal
Not applicableAuthority Level
Technical decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and proceduresManager is readily available for assistance and guidanceWork is reviewed for accuracy and conformance with prescribed proceduresWork Environment
Specific Work Conditions
Performs work in an office setting and requires the need to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiriesCopes with frequent interruption and changing prioritiesAttends meetings at other buildingsPhysical Requirements
Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc…Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away file boxes weighing up to 25 lbsManual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipmentWears company-standard PPE when entering fabrication shops or visiting project sites. Project site PPE includes CSA approved steel toed boots and long pantsInvolves walking on uneven ground in yards and at project sitesPerformance Measures
Time Management
Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on timeMaintains a professional attitude under time constraints and changing prioritiesAccuracy
Approaches work methodically and with precisionThe outcome of work is complete and error freeIdentifies proper standards and codesConsistently monitors the accuracy of work performed by self and othersContacts appropriate departments and personnel to resolve discrepanciesMonitors and evaluates work processes and develops new work procedures as necessaryPresented reports within the scope of the position that are error free and professionalCommunication Skills
Understands and follows written and oral directionsCommunicates effectively and diplomatically with diverse individualsCommunicates complex information and ideas and provide clear explanations to internal and external clientsEnsures the flow of information in all necessary directions at the right timeReads, interprets, and utilizes complex materials, computer based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specificationsMaintains a positive working relationship with other staffQuantity and Quality of Work
Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframeEffectively deals with changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a professional mannerKeeps abreast of new technology, systems, processes, and regulationsCreates innovative solutions to problems through research, testing, and analysisThe duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather an overview of the job. The employee is responsible for completing all duties necessary to help fulfill departmental goals.