Senior Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer – Mining & Minerals

Senior Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer – Mining & Minerals

Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Job Description

Wood is a leading engineering firm specializing in delivering innovative and efficient solutions for clients in the Minerals and Metals industry. With a proven track record of successful projects, we provide comprehensive engineering services, from concept development to detailed design and project execution. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to quality and innovation in Instrumentation and Control Systems engineering to optimize processes, enhance safety, and ensure sustainable practices in the Minerals and Metals sector.
As a Senior Instrumentation and Control Systems (I&C) Engineer at Wood, you will play a crucial role in the design and implementation of I&C for our Minerals and Metals clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet client requirements while adhering to industry standards and best practices. This position offers an opportunity to showcase your technical expertise, leadership skills, and industry knowledge in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Responsibilities:

Assist the Business Development team in identifying business opportunities. Contribute to project proposals and plans to determine timeframes, I&C activities, skills requirements, and assignment of I&C engineering resources to various phases of projects.
Lead and manage I&C projects or project scopes from inception to completion, ensuring they meet specifications and are delivered on time and within budget.
Review and document project requirements including reliability, redundancy, and functionality of the I&C system(s).
Approve I&C design criteria, specifications, and standards, and adopt, and or verify that, these codes, standards, and regulations are followed when designing I&C systems.
Develop innovative and efficient I&C designs, including control system architecture diagrams, network configurations, P&ID’s, loop diagrams, cabinet drawings, and I&C wiring diagrams.
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
Conduct technical reviews and approve vendor documentation, purchase requisitions, price inquiries, and prepare Letter of Recommendations for I&C engineering packages.
Supervise and coordinate work of I&C design team.
Implement rigorous quality control processes to ensure that all I&C engineering deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
Establish strong relationships with Minerals and Metals clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored engineering solutions. Participate in project review meetings and act as a point of contact for technical discussions and project updates.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers fostering their professional growth and development.
Provide support during project construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, chemical or mechanical engineering or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred. Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
10+ years of I&C engineering experience, including 5 years of design experience working with an engineering firm, for minerals and metals projects.
I&C design and engineering expertise in process related to Minerals and Metals such as Material Handling, Crushing, Grinding, Particle Separation and or Flotation Systems.
Experience working with SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Understanding of process control theory including, Proportional Integral and Derivative (PID) control loops. Experience with functional specifications and control narratives.
Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Smart Plant, Solid Works, AutoCAD), and experience with PLC and HMI configuration software.
Experience with instrumentation applications for flow, level, temperature, and pressure measurement, and experience with instrumentation selection, specification, installation, calibration, and configuration.
General understanding and or experience with online stream analyzers.
Understanding of industry-specific regulations, codes, and standards.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Job Requirements:
Authorization to lawfully work in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.