Instrumentation Associate - EPC

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Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking an Instrumentation Associate to join their team.

This role is responsible for specifying, purchasing, and actively participating in the instrumentation engineering facets of an EPC project from early development phase to commissioning and turnover.

This role will sit at our headquarters in Katy, TX Monday - Friday.

This role is not open to Visa sponsorship.

Our Team

At OPD, we specialize in engineering and construction within the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries.

We offer comprehensive services that integrate construction with engineering and procurement, enhancing efficiency and minimizing interface challenges.

Since 1980, our commitment to integrity and excellence has earned us a reputation as a preferred partner with our customers.

OPDs industry experience, flexibility, and dedication to employee development has created a tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere that makes OPD a fulfilling place to work.

What You Will Do


* Establish a "safety first" culture


* Review and mark-up of instruments on P&IDs to ensure compliance with company, client and ISA standards


* Responsible for the selection and specification of various types of instrumentation, which include transmitters, gauges, switches, etc., for Pressure, Level, Temperature & Flow applications


* Collaborate with various instrument vendors to obtain quotes and perform technical bid evaluations for all assigned instrumentation on a project


* Development of datasheets for instrumentation


* Development and review of instrument installation details


* Review of equipment packages for compliance of instrumentation with client and project specifications


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in coordination of design activities with other disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Vendor etc.)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline


* Experience in the design and procurement of Instrumentation

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience working with Emerson & Ashcroftinstrumentation


* Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation(SPI) Software


* Experience with Fisher control valve sizing software


* Experience with FE Sizer software


* Experience with Bluebeam Software


* Working knowledge of Codes and Standards such as API, PIP, ISA, ASME, ISO, etc.

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