Control and Automation Engineer - Above & Beyond Talent Acquisition
Shreveport, LA
About the Job
Position Title – Official Job Title: Control and automation engineer
Status - On-site, Hybrid, or Remote: On-site
Location: Shreveport, LA, 71129
Status – Full Time/Direct Hire/Contract: Full Time
Pay Rate or Range: $100,000.00 yearly
Client Info/Who they are:
Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition is proud to represent our client - a global technology company dedicated to driving energy innovation for a sustainable future. For over a century, we've been pioneers in creating groundbreaking technology to unlock access to energy for all. With a presence in over 100 countries and a diverse team representing nearly twice as many nationalities, we're working towards decarbonizing industry, innovating in oil and gas, delivering digital solutions at scale, and developing new energy systems to accelerate the transition to a net-zero future.
Who we are looking for/Requirements:
The Controls & Instrument Engineer supports the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager, overseeing electrical systems in large-scale data centers throughout all phases. They ensure accuracy, reliability, and safety, approving designs and facilitating communication. Additionally, they assist in manufacturing and troubleshoot site installation and commissioning issues.
Requirements/Who we are looking for:
- Extensive experience in controls and instrument design for data centers.
- Preferably a Bachelor's in Electrical or Controls Engineering with a Professional Engineering License.
- Proficient in producing drawings and experienced in data center electrical systems.
- Knowledgeable about industry standards, including API, ASME, ANSI, IEC, IBC, ISA, OSHA, NEC, and NFPA.
- Skilled in CAD/BIM software, fast-track projects, and reviewing P&IDs.
- Familiar with control valves, flow measurement devices, ISA guidelines, and API/ANSI guidelines.
- Capable of offering alternative instruments considering cost, space, schedule, operation, and maintenance.
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems within data centers and experience in regulatory negotiation.
Computer Skills:
- Mastery knowledge and proficiency in:
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
- PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent)
- Operational knowledge in:
- SAP (ERP Tool w/ Engineering Modules and Transactions)
- Solid Works
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Navisworks Manager / Freedom
General:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Performs well under pressure in high stress environments.
- Extremely comfortable with task switching as priorities change.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
- Extreme work ethic and maintains high level of quality of work and due diligence.
Communication Skills:
- Express complex ideas effectively in both individual and group situations.
- Organize and express ideas clearly in written documents.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team.
Performance Objectives/What you’ll be doing:
The Engineer will support the goals and programs established by the management team. These roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Checking and approving drawings, information, and documentation which meets Industrial standards to enable the manufacturing group and other departments to produce Data Center Infrastructure Modules.
- Attend and initiate Design and Development Planning and Review session to meet customer’s and industry’s need.
- Prepare TRs (Technical Requisitions) for electrical systems, Instrument systems, and various components.
- Review vendor quotations, full technical bid analysis, and provide feedback to procurement team conveying gaps or compliance of proposal to project requirements.
- Prepare and complete various Controls and Instrument engineering deliverable drawings, documents, and calculations such as instrument list/index, instrument data sheets, control system architecture drawings, alarm schedule, select and specify all safety and control instruments, etc.
- Review of the P&ID, IOM Procedure, Start-Up Procedure, and Control and Shutdown Philosophy to ensure Data Center FAT and Operation are issue free.
- Ensure all major equipment buy-outs are properly specified and purchased to interface seamlessly with overall system.
- Prepare control narrative / philosophy.
- Troubleshoot any operation issues during start-up and commissioning of data center as it relates to control systems and instrumentation.
- Perform ladder logic programming (if needed), control valve sizing, relief valve sizing, flow element sizing. Train team members to perform these sizing.
- Recommend control system, control valve, level instruments and flow instruments best suited for application.
- Participate in client or internal HAZOP.
- Assist in providing hookup details to I&E contractor for installation of instrumentations.
- Review and approve subcontractor field instrument and electrical hookup scope, and ensure scope meets client specifications.
- Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials).
- Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while managing impact to quality, cost, or schedule.
- Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
- Interprets, organizes, executes assignments in a self-driven and self-sufficient manner.
- Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions.
- Applies advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience.
- Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Perks of working with them/What they offer:
- Health insurance
- 401k plan
For more information and to express interest, please contact our Your Title, Your Name via Email: Apply@AandBtalent.com
Above and Beyond Talent is an equal opportunity employer and staffing firm. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We believe that diversity enriches our work community and enhances the quality of our services. We actively encourage interest from clients and candidates of all backgrounds, and we are dedicated to hiring and fostering a diverse team that reflects the global communities in which we operate.
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