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Technical Staffing Resources

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Technical Staffing Resources, Houston, TX, United States


TSR is looking for a CSE – Lead Engineer that will be responsible for the technical and operation leadership of the process control system scope including DCS, Telecommunications, Instrumentation, and Process Analyzer for medium to large refining and petrochemical projects. This opportunity is with a global leader in the EPC industry. This is on a contract basis located in Downtown Houston, TX.

  • Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel
  • Responsible for compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan, policies and procedures
  • Develop and maintain sustaining engineering plans
  • Drive multiple projects in various stages, from development to execution, with an eye for managing cost, scope, schedule, and internal reporting requirements
  • Use strong organizational savvy and relationship building skills to influence both internal and external resources, producing tangible results
  • Work with internal and external engineering resources to develop the required deliverables for the Engineering Stage Gate Process
  • Under broad direction, this individual has the responsibility, accountability, and authority to manage the execution of the engineering design in accordance with applicable specifications and standards in order to achieve project objectives
  • Assures projects meet project objectives (including cost, schedule, and scope) by managing the development, design, and execution of assigned projects in accordance with specifications and standards
  • Ensures accurate cost budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and reporting of assigned projects
  • Provides clear, accurate scopes of work and construction packages including documentation
  • Analyzes and manages risks on projects
  • Facilitates safety and constructability reviews
  • Creates requisitions for engineered items and development of spare parts list
  • Reports on cost (including forecasting) and schedule attainment
  • Communicates and resolves technical and commercial issues as related to project objectives
  • Successfully communicates with leadership, engineers, designers, document control, procurement, project controls, and all other departments
  • Ensures all project documentation is completed

  • Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • EDUCATION: 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years of industrial refining, petrochemical, or heavy industries experience
  • 5+ years of experience in technical control systems leadership
  • Total Minimum 10 years of experience
  • Experience developing process control specifications and control system design
  • Experience leading initiatives and managing suppliers
  • Demonstrated Experience in Process Control Systems and Network Architectures : DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS
  • Demonstrated Experience in Instrumentation
  • Experience with electrical schematic drawings, logic diagrams, and panel schedules
  • Knowledge of and exposure to telecoms, cyber security, and process analyzer engineering.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing project challenges.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date.