AtkinsRéalis
Oil and Gas
AssistantDesigner–Automation/Instrumentation
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“Assistant Designer – Automation / Instrumentation at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Automation, Instrumentation, SPI, P&IDs. Perform quality checks. Provide design guidance for CADD work”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 years instrumentation design/Engineering experience, Oil and Gas Industry experience, Expertise using Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI), Knowledge of 2D/3D design/drafting, Understanding of Oil sands Safety acts, regulations and codes, Understanding and familiarity of API, ASME, CSA and ISA codes and directives
Nice to Have
Site experience in construction or commissioning of plant Instrumentation and Control Systems for Alberta Oil and Gas facilities, Registration or eligibility for registration through ASET as a C. E. T. /P. Tech or APEGA as a P. ENG/P. L. (ENG)
What You'll Do.
Perform quality checks
Provide design guidance for CADD work
Prepare instrument loop diagrams
Review instrument loop diagrams
Prepare control system cabinet designs
Review control system cabinet designs
Prepare wiring layouts
Review wiring layouts
Participate in design reviews
Participate in HAZOP studies
Ensure compliance with safety standards
Ensure compliance with engineering standards
Develop installation details
Verify installation details
Develop instrument layouts
Develop fire & gas detection plans
Execute instrument engineering tasks
Perform sizing calculations
Create SPI deliverables
Maintain SPI deliverables
Develop auxiliary diagrams
Prepare instrument data sheets
Generate material requisitions
Conduct technical bid evaluations
Review vendor documentation
Prepare control narratives
Prepare cause and effect diagrams
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
Manage assigned tasks
Support field activities
Ensure delivery within schedule
Ensure delivery within budget
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary teams
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** ## Over View The Automation Technologist/Engineer supports automation and instrumentation design by delivering and reviewing key technical documents such as loop diagrams, P&IDs, and control narratives, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role requires strong oil and gas experience, proficiency in SPI tools, and effective coordination across teams to execute projects efficiently and maintain high-quality engineering outcomes. ## **Your role** * Perform quality checks and provide design guidance for all 2D/3D CADD drafting and design work. * Prepare and review instrument loop diagrams, control system cabinet designs, and wiring layouts. * Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards. * Develop and verify installation details, instrument layouts, and fire & gas detection plans. * Execute core instrument engineering tasks including selection, specification, and sizing calculations. * Create and maintain SPI deliverables such as instrument index, I/O lists, assignments, and alarm rationalization. * Develop P&IDs, auxiliary diagrams, and prepare detailed instrument data sheets. * Generate material requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations, and review vendor documentation. * Prepare control narratives and cause & effect diagrams for system functionality and safety logic. * Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage assigned tasks, support field activities, and ensure delivery within schedule and budget. ## **About you** * Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation/Control Systems from an accredited University or College. * More than 3-5 years of instrumentation design/Engineering experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. * Expertise using Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) and knowledge of 2D/3D design/drafting . * Proven track record of successful projects. * Highly motivated and organized. * An understanding of Oil sands Safety acts, regulations and codes. * Underst
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