The Facilities Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer will report to the Base Engineering Supervisor.  The Facilities I&E Engineer will support the development and consistent implementation of engineering and construction standards in the design/execution of “Base” process facility projects (e.g., Facility Debottlenecking, Artificial Lift Conversions, GHG Reduction Technology, Operation/Maintenance Upgrades). The Facilities I&E Engineer will collaborate with representatives of other departments and disciplines to help execute projects from initial concept through commissioning/start-up.  The Facilities I&E Engineer will provide the needed support to all existing assets and function as an operations’ engineering representative on new development projects; this support will range from small to mid-size projects, corrective maintenance recommendations, and the development of preventative maintenance plans.
Responsibilities may include:
•           Coordinate with Project Engineers, Production Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Regulatory, HSE, Planning & Scheduling, Surface Projects, Right of Way, Supply Chain, Drafting, and Third-party Engineering to successfully develop and execute facility infrastructure plans in a changing environment.
•           Providing Instrumentation and Electrical troubleshooting and optimization support to operations/maintenance.
•           Supporting Project Teams, Maintenance and Operations in the execution, commissioning, and start-up of facility upgrades/modifications.
•           Collaborate in the development of scope of work definition, preliminary and detailed design, BOM generation, cost estimating, equipment selection, procurement, and construction cost control for Base Facility Projects.
•           Develop technical specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, and cable schedules; work with Project Engineers to establish cause and effect charts, control narratives and P&ID's.
•           Provide electrical engineering support in Electrical Areas Classification, Arc Flash, Grounding, and Power Distribution Management.
•           Coordinate with I&E Designers (In-house & 3rd Party) in the creation of wiring diagrams, grounding plans, Electrical Area Classification, control cabinet layouts, and I&E installation details.
•           Abide by and support the Management of Change (MOC) Process, including participation in Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) to comply with the HSE Management System.
•           Participate in Risk Assessment Evaluations and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
•           Monitor and report on the progress of Base Facility Projects and track/reconcile actual project costs with forecasts.
•           Providing creative project options to meet critical schedule constraints or cost requirements.
•           Lead and develop programs and standards to support the maintenance of Instrumentation and Electrical equipment in process facilities for Production Operations and Preventative Maintenance Departments within the Business Unit.
•           Interpretation and implementation of Corporate & Industry Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Standards, Specifications, and Code Requirements.
•           Participating in the review of deviations to Corporate and/or Industry Standards. 
•           Providing direct and impartial feedback on the compliance of Business Unit Facilities with Electrical Codes and classifications to management.
•           Lead efforts to ensure modifications, designs, and construction standards for I&E equipment are fully understood and effectively managed through the Management of Change (MOC) Process.
•           Direct the sourcing and oversight of Engineering Contractors. 
•           Support and assist programming efforts associated with PLC, RTU, HMI, SCADA, and radio/wireless designs.
•           Demonstrate strong SPIRIT values and be recognized as a technical specialist for the Business Unit.

Basic/Required:
•           Bachelor’s degree or higher in Instrumentation, Controls and/or Electrical Engineering (Or foreign equivalent)
•           5 years’ experience in Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Industry
•           5 years of oil and gas experience
•           Experience working with various Engineering disciplines
•           Ability to manage multiple projects
•           Ability to travel to sites as needed to support field activities
•           Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 20% on a yearly basis
Preferred:
•           10 years of oil and gas experience
•           10 years of experience in technical areas of Instrumentation/Automation and Electrical fields
•           10 years of experience in the design/construction of Oil & Gas Production/Processing Facilities
•           10 year of experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), RTUs, and Scada Systems
•           Advanced knowledge of Technical Standards (API, ASME, NFPA, NEC, ISA84, etc.)
•           General knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulatory requirements
•           Knowledge of Cyber Security/Process Control Networks
•           Experience with directing Engineering Contractors
•           Advanced understanding of the Project Execution process, Concept to Start-up
•           Ability to specify appropriate equipment and materials as well as evaluate alternatives
•           Communication skills to coordinate with a team of technical professionals
•           Experience working with Operations and/or Maintenance Departments
•           Competent in written communications and presentations
•            Field experience in Construction related activities

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