Description :
Location: Houston, TX
POSITION SUMMARY:
Leads the design and integration of AC and DC Variable Speed Drives to be used in the Oil and Gas Drilling Industry for in house projects. Responsibilities include the generation of the Bill of Material, electrical drawings, progress reports, and functional test specifications. Works closely with the mechanical and controls engineering groups, the project management team, and production control to establish scope of work requirements and ensure on-time deliveries.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design and integration of AC and DC Variable Speed Drives, for the Oil and Gas Drilling Industry
• Create AutoCad electrical drawings showing power distribution, control circuits, and wiring diagrams.
Knowledge of control panel layout and shortest path wiring principles a plus.
• Perform load and short circuit analysis of power distribution systems.
• Size and specify power distribution and protective circuit devices including transformers, filtering reactors, motor starters, relays, motor control centers, circuit breakers, fuses, etc.
• Design control circuits, relay logic, and specify control hardware including the selection of power supplies, operators, relays, metering, etc.
• Create and maintain the project Bill of Material in the company's MRP system
• Supply regular project status updates and reports to Engineering and Project Management
• Create Functional Test Documents to be used by the QC and Test department
• Assist in final QC and Test as necessary
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education:
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
Experience: 3-5 years experience in control system integration including familiarity with PLC hardware is required. Additional experience in power system design is a definite plus.
Technical Abilities:
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Outlook. Knowledge of Macola MRP would be a plus.
• Knowledge of NEC, ABS, DNV and IEEE-45 recommended practices for shipboard installation is desired.
• Ability to perform short circuit calculations, grounding requirements, in accordance to IEEE Red, Buff, and Brown books is desired.
Behavioral Profile:
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at the same time
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Travel Requirements :
• Weekend work and long hours may be required to complete projects on schedule
• Up to 15% of position may be travel.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Physical Requirements: Lifting, climbing, sitting, standing and/or motor vehicle use .
Environmental Factors: Part of time will be spent on shop floor that is not air-conditioned
To Apply: For prompt consideration, contact CTR's Olivia Fortuna about: [link removed] Electrical Design Engineer
