Electrical and Instrumentation Manager

Company: Experis
Location: Plaquemine
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

The position will report to Engineering Manager along with other degreed engineers, and the Design Manager. The primary responsibility is to manage all E&I elements for capital projects from engineering to commissioning within the budget and schedule, and according to internal expectations. Direct reports for this position may include electrical engineer, instrumentation engineer, instrumentation technicians, DCS specialists, electrical designers, and instrument designers. Some are direct employees, and some are contract employees. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall management of the local E&I group. Ensure there are sufficient resources to meet the cost and schedule objectives of each project (from engineering to commissioning). Be active in the development and mentoring of the staff.
• Coordination with other company counterparts in updating or establishing relevant E&I standards .
• Project lead for those projects with an E&I focus (e.g. 15kV distribution, DCS, networking, etc.).
• Engineering design for low voltage power to equipment (480 V) and instruments. This may be executed by a combination of direct and contract employees or by third-party.
• Developing Scopes of Work and technical information for E&I construction bid packages.
• Sizing and specification of electrical equipment. Review of vendor approval drawings.
• Equipment validation.
• Oversight of electrical contractors.
• Oversight of third-party engineering firms assisting electrical design and other consulting work.
• Oversight of DCS network, programming, and modifications.
• Development of documents, drawings, and records relevant to regulatory (PSM) compliance.
• Be a resource for maintenance group on procedures for electrical equipment.
• Front end engineering design for medium voltage power distribution (15 kV) as the site grows.
• Coordination with Entergy on growth of the site.
• Initiate and approve MOC's as necessary.
• Complete action items in a timely and responsible manner.
• Complete incident investigations in a timely and responsible manner. These experiences are deemed to be beneficial in order of importance, but not necessarily all essential:
  • Power Distribution within chemical plants (480v, 13.8 kV, 230 kV)
  • Specification of transformers, motor control centers, generators, and other electrical equipment.
  • Use of relevant codes and standards including NEC, ISA, NFPA, etc.
  • Knowledge and development of electrical classification requirements (Class I, Class II).
  • Equipment commissioning including procedure development
  • Interaction with maintenance and construction personnel
  • QA/QC of electrical equipment
    

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