Instrumentation and Control Systems Principal Designer

7 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Fluor Corporation Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you

Job Description
The Instrumentation & Control Systems group is a dynamic team in which engineering and design are combined to effectively support our clients. In addition to a solid education focusing on instrumentation and control systems design, a strong set of personal competencies is a prerequisite for success. Being a team player and having an ability to interact effectively with client organizations, others disciplines, vendors and contractors in our taskforce is essential.

The Instrumentation and Control Systems Design Supervisor is responsible for the development of technical drawings, data sheets, and wiring details for projects in the mineral processing industry.

The Instrumentation and Control Systems Design Supervisor will work in a multi-discipline project environment interfacing with other discipline engineers and team members, clients, and vendors.

  • Day to day activities include:
  • Supervise and provide guidance/assistance to project designers
  • Assign work to teams, monitor and manage the work
  • Develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline design work
  • Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects
  • Develop estimates and schedules, staffing requirements, progress reports, including manpower forecasts
  • Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
  • Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
  • Incorporate health, safety, and environmental factors in design
  • Develop and update job execution plans
  • Develop and build external relations with client representatives and interface closely with other discipline functions promoting Client Service Excellence
  • Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
  • Review 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings and the 3D model using 3D Review platform
  • Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
  • Review layouts and/or schematics for conceptual and detailed designs developed by the design group
  • Review fabricator drawings
  • Review bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
  • Development of construction ready installation drawings and documents in accordance with the project design and client requirements including block diagrams; cable schedules; panel layouts; loop diagrams; wiring diagrams; instrument index and I/O documents; location drawings; installation details; layouts; sketches; MTOs; fiber connection drawings, 3D modeling etc.
  • Provides input and review of contractors' scope of work
  • Practical knowledge of field installations
  • Works independently
  • Assures quality of work
  • Proactive reporting of status/constraints to the lead designer or lead engineer.

Basic Job Requirements

Diploma of technology in Instrumentation and Controls

  • Ten (10) years' experience in an EPC or EPCM environment
  • Mineral processing experience
  • Instrumentation field experience is preferred
  • Understanding of codes and governing regulations and industry practices
  • Understand and support other disciplines' tasks and deliverables
  • MicroStation proficiency
  • SmartPlant Instrumentation experience an asset
  • Competent in English and possess good written and oral communication skills
  • Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Be able to multi-task between several projects

Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $96, $179,500.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today



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