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Wood is recruiting for an Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer to join its Canadian business focusing on projects across the Mining & Minerals sector. This position is located in either our Vancouver BC, Trail BC, Saskatoon SK, or Burlington ON offices.
The Role
Reporting to the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Department Manager, and working alongside other team members locally and across the country, you will be responsible for the review and development of the instrumentation and control designs required on detailed engineering projects; it also includes signing documents as a Professional Engineer. This is a full time position.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada and the US. Our teams are making it a priority to develop flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, through our standard hybrid working model.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CAD $96,000 – 117,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Responsibilities:
Typical Responsibilities
- Serve as the intermediate I&C engineer on a project, working under a senior I&C lead, primarily on Canadian and US projects
- Work and communicate effectively within a team of I&C engineers and designers, as well as interface with other engineering disciplines, project management team, clients and vendors.
- Review and/or develop I&C designs for the detailed engineering phases of the project.
- Specify, select and size instruments and valves for process measurement and control.
- Select appropriate components for control systems, communication systems and fire detection/alarm systems, and select appropriate cables and panels to complete designs.
- Prepare instrument, valve and control system procurement packages, including the development and/or review of specifications, datasheets and calculations
- Prepare technical evaluations of suppliers’ proposals
- Coordinate and interface with equipment vendors and review vendor documentation.
- Review and/or develop deliverables that will include control system architecture and block diagrams, communication network drawings, PLC and DCS panel drawings, instrument loop diagrams, junction box wiring diagrams, fire alarm system risers and layouts, instrument indexes, I/O lists, and any others required to complete projects.
- Authentication (P.Eng stamping) of project discipline deliverables
- Assist in the creation and update of piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID) and control narratives.
- Assist in the preparation of construction contracts and scope of work.
- Assist in writing work plans and reports in a concise technical manner according to the applicable project specifics.
- Ensure all deliverables are developed in accordance with the project requirements, applicable standards and codes, and the company’s quality specifications.
- Attend site visits to collect data as required for projects.
- Balance and meet deadlines on multiple ongoing projects.
Qualifications:
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Electrical Engineering (BSc) degree with specializations or experience in instrumentation / controls
- Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the province of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Ontario or have the ability to register as one within approximately 3 months of hire. (PE in the US is an asset)
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience; primarily responsible for supporting I&C engineering consulting projects for mining, metallurgical or similar process industries.
- Knowledge of CSA, ISA and IEEE standards including the Canadian Electrical Code and how to apply them to designs.
- Everyday use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Team player, but also able to work independently and take responsibility.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required.
- Database experience is considered an asset (AVEVA Instrumentation and/or SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)).
- Working knowledge of 2D and 3D software is considered an asset (AutoCAD, AVEVA E3D)
Desirable:
- Database experience is considered an asset (AVEVA Instrumentation and/or SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)).
- Working knowledge of 2D and 3D software is considered an asset (AutoCAD, AVEVA E3D)
