Lead Controls Designer

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We have an immediate need for a Lead Controls Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION
Lead Designer for control system related projects in the oil and gas, refining, and petro-chemical industries. Relocation is not available. Approximately 30% travel is expected.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supervision of designers to produce location plans, installation details, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, conduit/cable routing, cabinet/panel designs, power/grounding design, one-lines, schematics and any related control system/electrical drawings
- Must have experience in execution of front-end studies and detailed project execution
- Define and develop project scope of work, construction scope of work, estimates and schedules
- Track project schedule and progress
- Develop/evaluate bid packages for IE construction, RIEs, panels, cabinets and related control systems/electrical equipment
- Perform field surveys and supervise designers to survey existing instrumentation/electrical equipment, instrument wiring, cable/conduit routing, control rooms, rack rooms and any related control systems/electrical items
- Assist in the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of Control Systems, conduct loop checks in the field, conduct hot cutover of existing instrumentation to new Control Systems
- Direct personnel to organize and manage a complete design package on large projects. Completes project designs to quality, budget and schedule
- Uses industry standards and trends to improve design practices and drive cost reductions and identifies standards requiring revision
Basic Qualifications: 12 yrs experience as a designer for control system related projects in the Oil and Gas, Refining, Chemical and/or Petro-Chemical Industries.
Requirements
- Must have experience working on multiple, complex design assignments and directing others
- Must have at least 3 years experience with supervising other designers in the execution of projects, design processes and procedures
- Must have experience with computer aided design tools (AutoCAD, Microstation, InTools)
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
- Must be willing to travel
Other Requirements, Strongly Preferred
- Experience with control system modernization projects
- Two year Associates Degree
Work location: Deer Park, TX 77536
Contract duration: Contract to direct
Pay rate: Open - DOE

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CDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer