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Here is how the Facilities Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer role will impact our business:
The Facilities Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer I/II/III/Sr. is responsible for providing technical guidance and focus surrounding our instrumentation controls and devices while working hand in hand with EQT Team Members and External Business Partners. This position will provide the opportunity for growth and development through mentorship provided by the experience of a diverse engineering department. The M&I Engineer will be responsible for connecting our networks and evolving how we leverage instrumentation and automation to drive operational success.
The Facilities Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer I/II/III/Sr. responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide technical expertise in all phases of measurement and instrumentation design.
- “Owner” of the Automation / Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) engineering design / planning / execution / cost management / project closeout for all upstream facilities.
- Responsible for development & evolution of all standards / specifications / guiding documentation leveraged by the engineering team surrounding automation and I&E.
- Manage all projects / jobs associated with M&I & I&E work associated with upstream facilities.
- Responsible / Consulted for developing a yearly budget for M&I & I&E projects year over year.
- Develop and manage key performance indicators and metrics yearly that align with executive targets and goals.
- Responsible for I&E & Electrical equipment identification / accountability for all long lead items associated with new design / installations and repair / upgrade projects.
- Work with drafting / 3rd party engineering firm on cause and effects (C&E) / bill of material (BOM) development / controller programing / control panel drawings (as needed) / JB drawings (as needed) / instrument cable schedules / interconnect drawings / heat trace panel drawings/design/isos / grounding / electrical power drawings.
- Review and approve the instrument index that will be used for newly designed facilities and repair / upgrade work.
- Lead internal and external meetings to review designs and models for all M&I / Electrical related projects associated with upstream facilities.
- Align standards / operations with all M&I Engineers assigned internal and external to the department.
- Optimize all on-location controls/automation working alongside Production Operations counterparts.
- Owner of network architecture drawings for all upstream facilities.
- Develop and maintain control applications to ensure they are optimized for useability and meet control requirements.
- Maintain application revision control and documentation of revision history for upstream facilities.
- Responsible for the standard base HMI and site controller configurations for all upstream facilities.
- Lead the path forward for the engineering team developing a bridge between upstream facility data and machine learning (i.e. Artificial Intelligence).
Required Experience and Skills:
- 2+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on automation and controls.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Petroleum / Chemical / Electrical / Computer).
- Valid driver's license required.
- General understanding of Process Flow & Equipment Used For Separation of Fluids On Common Oil and Gas Production Wells.
- Understanding of ASME, ANSI, API, ISA, NFPA, IEEE, IEC 61131, NEC Specs and Standards.
- Hazard Mitigation and Root Cause Analysis Experience.
- Understanding of engineering drawing packages to include cause and effects (C&E) / bill of material (BOM) development / controller programing / control panel drawings (as needed) / JB drawings (as needed) / instrument cable schedules / interconnect drawings / heat trace panel drawings/design/isos / grounding / electrical power drawings.
- General understanding of Edge Device Computing and associated communication / programming.
- Economic Acumen to include prior cost and project management.
- Communication and Presentation Skills.
- Technical writing capabilities to include Design Specifications and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) generation.
- Extreme Ownership Mentality.
- Able to take complex workflows/ideas and communicate them concisely to achieve results.
- Self-Starter / Team Player.
- Able to Work Independently as needed.
- Ability to travel 15-20% of the time.
- Ability to work flexible work hours inclusive of weekends and holidays as needed.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience in the oil and gas industry w/ familiarization of water operations.
- Preferred exposure in an educational field to topics similar to data science.
- Equipment design/manufacturing or oil field facility construction.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite Experience to include Vizio.
- Familiarity with PLC programming.
- Familiarization with:
- Allen Bradley PLCs / HMIs
- Emerson Control Devices (Remote Operations Controllers (ROC) / FB3000s)
- Transmitters and Flowmeters (Rosemount specifically)
- Pump automation / control loops (would be preferred)
- Aspen
- AutoCAD
- Blue Beam
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- ProMax
- Salesforce
- Scada Systems
- Smartsheet
- Synergi
Work Location:
- The job is hybrid, meaning it combines field work, remote work, and office work in the Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding operational area.
Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.
EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.