Senior Instrumentation Advisor at WTS Energy

Job Roles/Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Instrumentation Guidance:
   • Provide strategic advice and guidance on instrumentation systems, technologies, and best practices to enhance project performance and efficiency.
2. Instrumentation Design Oversight:
   • Oversee the design and specification of instrumentation systems for maintenance, installation, and construction projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and industry standards.
3. Technical Leadership:
   • Serve as a technical leader in instrumentation, offering expertise in the selection, installation, and calibration of instrumentation devices and systems.
4. Project Planning and Coordination:
   • Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to integrate instrumentation requirements into project plans, ensuring seamless execution from design to construction.
5. Quality Assurance:
   • Establish and enforce quality assurance measures for instrumentation systems, conducting thorough inspections and tests to guarantee reliability and compliance with standards.
6. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
   • Conduct risk assessments related to instrumentation, identifying potential issues and developing strategies to mitigate risks and ensure project success.
7. Vendor and Supplier Collaboration:
   • Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to evaluate and select instrumentation components, ensuring the delivery of high-quality materials that meet project specifications.
8. Training and Development:
   • Provide training and mentorship to project personnel on instrumentation-related processes, ensuring a high level of competency within the project team.
9. Regulatory Compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and industry standards for instrumentation in maintenance, installation, and construction projects.
10. Continuous Improvement:
    • Identify opportunities for process improvement in instrumentation design, installation, and maintenance, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
11. Documentation and Reporting:
    • Maintain comprehensive records of instrumentation activities, generate regular reports for project leadership, and communicate instrumentation status to relevant stakeholders.
12. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:
    • Provide expertise in troubleshooting instrumentation issues, leading efforts to identify and resolve problems during maintenance and construction activities.

Qualifications/Experience:

1. Education:
   • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is preferred.
2. Professional Certification:
   • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification in instrumentation is highly desirable.
3. Experience:
   • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in instrumentation, with a significant focus on maintenance, installation, and construction projects.
4. Industry Knowledge:
   • In-depth knowledge of instrumentation systems, technologies, and industry trends, with a proven track record of successful project involvement.
5. Leadership Skills:
   • Strong leadership qualities, demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in instrumentation-related activities.
6. Project Management:
   • Proficient in project management principles, with the ability to coordinate instrumentation activities within the broader context of maintenance, installation, and construction projects.
7. Communication Skills:
   • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to various stakeholders.
8. Problem-Solving Abilities:
   • Demonstrated capability to identify and resolve complex instrumentation issues efficiently.
9. Adaptability:
   • Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities in a dynamic construction and maintenance environment.