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Kent

Principal Designer - Instrumentation

Kent, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.Location:

USA - Chicago, Illinois

Category:

Technical

Date Published:

05/09/24

Status:

Open

About You:Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our Purpose and Beliefs:As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: Kent Purpose and Beliefs

Our Vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the Job:Kent is looking for a Principal Designer – Instrumentation to be based in the Greater Chicago area.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate and complete drawings using practical design knowledge.

Coordinate with other disciplines and assist lead engineer and/or designer to ensure effective quality product.

Conduct field investigations when needed, produce field reports with detailed sketches.

Keep up to date on new design processes, drafting techniques, IMS and standards.

Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to lower cost and improve work quality and facilitate maintenance.

Investigate and resolve design and field engineering problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in novel ways.

Ensure that effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used.

Resolve project issues and problems.

Contribute to a team environment by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.

Ensure alignment between all disciplines for model reviews and deliverables.

Must work independently and build I&C design packages according to client preferences and standards.

Other duties as required.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.

Your Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:Knowledge/Qualification/Training/Certification:

Technical college graduation plus 15 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Minimum 10 years’ experience in refinery, petrochemical, or other heavy industries.

In-depth knowledge of computer applications for instrument engineering design.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in technology.

Ability to integrate new technologies into daily work processes.

Experience working with other disciplines understanding their interface requirements.

Experience with design and/or construction of plants desirable.

In-depth knowledge of Instrumentation standards, methods, and practice.

Proficient in the following software: AutoCAD, Intools, Navisworks, Excel, Word, PDF software (for creating composite files for client distribution).

Basic design and construction knowledge required.

Familiar with PIP standards.

Working knowledge of NEC, IEC, ISA & IEEE design complying with industry standards.

Experience with AutoCAD is required and Microstation or SmartPlant preferred.

Experience with Navisworks and ability to generate 3D models is preferred.

Communication:

Effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Behavior/Core Competencies:

Leadership skills, team player, proven multi-tasker with strong organizational skills.

Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

HSSEQ:The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

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