Job Title

Principal Technical Professional - Instrumentation

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for design, specification and services related to control systems including basic process control systems, safety systems, control panels, analyzer systems, telecommunications, field instrumentation, and valves etc.

• May also be responsible for advanced controls optimization. Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter.

• Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Plans, schedules, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.

• Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 12-15 years.

• Requires sufficient professional experience to assure competence as a fully trained professional. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents.

• Also may be responsible for leadership of a functional area on a small project or a segment of a larger project.

• As the lead, plans, budgets, organizes, coordinates and controls the project and is responsible for employee performance appraisals and for coaching and developing lower level professionals.

• Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer is preferred.

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