Field EI EngineerTechnician

This position uses a variety of standard problemsolving techniques while handling assignments of limited scope and complexity. The position is responsible for applying technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices and to coordinate between the Construction Management Team and home office Electrical Engineering. The position assists more senior engineers in carrying out technical solutions to construction problems. Construction Electrical Engineer / EngineerinTraining may give limited technical guidance to the construction team. Daytoday activities vary depending on the timing and complexity of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction of the Electrical Control and Instrumentation aspects of the central Processing Facility.
• Oversee the calibration testing troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation equipment on oil and gas and related process equipment
• Oversee and provide guidance on troubleshooting of electrical instrumentation and process control equipment
• Interface with Head Office Electrical Engineering and Site Field Engineers.
• Understand LOTO and follow all specified safety practices
• Working knowledge in Permit to Work System Job Safety Analysis Risk Assessment and confined space systems
• Able to understand advanced systems such as Switchgear MCCs VFDs DCS Panels SIS Panels compressor panels RTUs Analyzers BMS Line heaters and production facility equipment
• Knowledge of Gas Detection LEL Detection and Fire Detection controllers and sensors.
• Interpret and use appropriate NEC CSA ISA ABSA and API installation standards and practices
• Provide site technical engineering support (drawing issues RFIs NCRs etc.
  • First point of contact for site questions
  • Discuss coordinate expedite and log with home office engineering as required
  • Maintain RFI log
  • Coordinate with field on MOC activities as required
  • Coordinate DCNs for field required updates
  • Support site document control as required
  • Provide site updates to home office project team as required (inquiries progress photos etc.
  • Generate a photo record of construction progress final installations issues that arise and commissioning activities
  • Ensure proper asbuilts are completed (electrical P&ID controls etc.. Documentation (such as photos) may be required to ensure engineer is able to stamp asbuilts
  • Maintain set of asbuilt P&IDs
  • Maintain local copy of 3D model
• Maintain Field Engineer Action Log (FEAL)
  • Master log created to track field activities home office assignments and due dates
  • Maintain log and coordinate meetings as required to resolve action items
• Coordinate NCR remediation
  • Main point of contact for NCR requiring engineering review
  • Coordinate home office engineering for NCR resolution
• Coordinate precommissioning activities
  • Coordinate precommissioning (EIFAT/SFAT) with Automation construction commissioning and client representatives to maintain completion dates
  • Maintain deficiency list to include deficiencies identified in EIFAT and SFAT
  • Assemble and file handover documentation for precommissioning
• Coordinate electrical completion & handover including system walkdowns
  • Monitor construction schedule to ensure readiness for handover
  • Conduct internal walkdowns (electrical) including P&ID yellow off field installed electrical and instrumentation.
  • Coordinate with construction crews (electrical) to close out punch list items
  • Close deficiencies identified prior to client walkdown
  • Coordinate (CSU and Operations) walkdowns to identify track and close deficiencies.
  • Catalogue and categorize deficiencies (including EIFAT and SFAT items)
  • Coordinate with construction crews (electrical) to complete deficiency list items
  • Coordinate procurement for material required to close deficiencies
  • Prepare system turnover packages (handover docs signed off deficiency list marked up asbuilt P&IDs)
  • Coordinate and sign off final handover documentation
• Maintain Lessons Learned log
  • What worked what didnt work things to retain or to improve for future projects
• Keep home office appraised of progress at site (attend weekly meeting or additional teleconferences as required)
• Attend site construction safety review meetings (morning tailgate rotational safety meetings etc.
• Attend daily construction coordination meeting
• Issue weekly progress report (Progress Tracking Sheet)
• Provide support for site material management and coordinating shipping when required

Prerequisites

Education

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or Instrumentation Technology
• Journeyman Electrician Certificate

• Registered with or eligible for APEGA or ASET certification

Experience

• 10 years of directly related experience in electrical design and construction of oil and gas processing facilities
• Experience within an EPC and EPCM work environment

Other

• Knowledgeable of National Electrical Code and Canadian Electrical Code
• Knowledgeable of federal/provincial safety policies and procedures
• As a condition of employment employees are required upon hire to sign a DrugFree Workplace Agreement a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement

Training

• The following training courses are required:
  • Client Orientation
  • Site specific North slope of Alaska training (provided)
  • H2S Alive

• Employee may consider the following optional courses (with Management Approval)
  • Defensive Driving
  • First Aid
  • Fall Arrest/Working at Heights
  • AWP Operating Ticket

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to meet objectives while working in a fastpaced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational time management and planning skills

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Use of appropriate theoretical and practical engineering principles to solve technical problems
• Ability to interpret and utilize complex information
• Solid reading research and analytical skills
• Ability to understand complex technical verbal and written instructions
• Ability to interpret and utilize complex information computerbased designs drawings specialized technical manuals and specifications
• Excellent visualization skills
• Strong detail orientation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives
• Positive attitude
• Ability to create systems for checking accuracy and monitoring the quality of work
• Advanced mathematics and science skills

• Willingness to learn new skills systems and procedures

• Highly motivated to excel in a competitive environment

• Strong command of the English language

Relationships

Internal

• Works in a team environment
• Interacts professionally with all levels of staff and management
• Required to attend meetings and liaise with direct supervisor and coworkers
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary Specialists Designers Trades Managers and other department personnel
• Answers inquiries and explains processes
• May be required to prepare internal reports

External

• Interacts professionally with all external parties
• May be required to visit client site during commissioning and startup

Authority Level

• Decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures
• Makes independent decisions within the scope of the position
• Manager is readily available for assistance and guidance

Work Environment

Specific Work Conditions

• Work is performed in a camp
• Includes all travel to/from site
• Work is 12 hours a day x 14 day shift with 14 days off
• Accommodation/food included
• All required PPE including arctic gear included
• All required safety training for working on site/Alaska provided
• Laptop/cell phone provided

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer reading manuals etc
• Occasional ability to lift carry and put away file boxes weighing up to 25 lbs
• Occasional ability to stand for extended periods for faxing scanning and photocopying
• Manual dexterity for data input paperwork and use of standard office equipment
• Climbing kneeling crouching and crawling when examining equipment

• Walking on uneven ground is to be expected in yards and at project sites

Performance Measures

Time Management

• Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time
• Maintains a professional attitude under time constraints and changing priorities

Accuracy

• The outcome of work is neat complete accurate and error free
• Approaches work methodically and with precision
• Identifies proper standards and codes
• Consistently monitors the accuracy of work
• Contacts appropriate departments and personnel in order to resolve discrepancies
• Work processes are monitored and evaluated and new work procedures are developed if necessary
• Reports are error free and professionally presented within the scope of the position

Communication Skills

• Appropriately safeguards confidential information
• Communicates effectively and diplomatically with diverse individuals
• Communicates complex information and ideas and provides clear explanations to internal and external clients
• Ensures the flow of information in all necessary directions at the right time
• Reads interprets and utilizes complex materials computerbased designs drawings specialized technical manuals and specifications

Quantity and Quality of Work

• Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe
• Gathers information and makes independent decisions within the scope of the position
• Finds innovative solutions to problems through research testing and analysis by keeping abreast of new technology systems processes and regulations

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather an overview of the job. The employee is responsible for completing all duties necessary to help fulfill departmental goals.

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